The Marine Military Academy transforms today's young men intotomorrow's leaders.
We fuel their mind, body and spirit in order to develop themental and emotional tools needed to navigate their pathforward.
Success is achieved through a safe, structured environment thatfosters responsibility to community, country and each other.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 7-12, PG
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Yearly Tuition (51³Ô¹ÏÍø Students): $53,900
- Acceptance rate: 70%
- Average class size: 11 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School News
- - 11/01/2024RGVision Article
- - 09/01/2024RGVision Article
- - 07/01/2023RGVision article
Top Rankings
Marine Military Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 275 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Focus
School Overview
Year Founded
1965
1907
Campus Size
142 acres
130 acres
Colors
Gold, Scarlet
School Calendar
Student Body
Enrollment
240 students
320 students
% International Students
37%
20%
% Students 51³Ô¹ÏÍø
100%
67%
Average SAT Score
1070
(Out of 1600)
(Out of 1600)
* National Avg. »
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Average Class Size
11 students
12
* National Avg. »
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
19
18
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
50%
72%
Summer Program Details
Tuition Cost
Yearly Tuition
(51³Ô¹ÏÍø Students)
(51³Ô¹ÏÍø Students)
$53,900
(per year)
(per year)
$69,000
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
n/a
$38,000
Tuition international students
$53,900
$58,650
Summer Program Cost
$6,000
% Students on Financial Aid
15%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$2,700
(MMA is more than willing to work with parents)
(MMA is more than willing to work with parents)
$25,000
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
70%
64%
Director of Admissions
Dr. John Butler
Mrs. Jay Perez
Mrs. Jay Perez
Associate Director of Admissions
Mrs. Jay Perez
Application URL
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
14
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
13
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Arts and Music Programs:
College Matriculation
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
School Notes
- All-male college-prep boarding school
- Stringent academics with more than 50 course offerings
- Honors, Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment courses
- Curriculum includes Aerospace and Marine Science options
- Opportunities to receive a nomination to a US ServiceAcademy
- 40 acres dedicated to US Marine Corps styled LeadershipEnhancement Development course featuring a rappel tower, 3rockclimbing walls, high ropes challenge, paintball course,obsticle course, mud course, and more
- 18 competitive sports and additional extracurricularactivities
- Moral, spiritual opportunities through civic-minded clubs:Rotary Interact, KEY, National Honor Society, Boy Scouts,non-denominational Vespers, (FCA) Fellowship of ChristianAthletes
- Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps(JROTC)
- International Student Body
- Marine Military Academy accreditations: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; Member of the College Board; Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States; Texas and National Association for College Admission Counseling; The Association of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Schools
- School Motto: Turn Potential into Success
- School Mascot: English Bulldog
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Marine Military Academy cost?
Marine Military Academy's tuition is approximately $53,900 for boarding students.
What is the acceptance rate of Marine Military Academy?
The acceptance rate of Marine Military Academy is 70%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 64%.
What sports does Marine Military Academy offer?
Marine Military Academy offers 14 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Boxing, Cross Country Running, Football, Golf, Riflery, Soccer, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field and Volleyball.
Does Marine Military Academy offer a summer program?
Yes, Marine Military Academy offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.
What is Marine Military Academy's ranking?
Marine Military Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High percentage of boarding students.
When is the application deadline for Marine Military Academy?
The application deadline for Marine Military Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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