204 Grand Avenue, Mexico, MO 65265 - 
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Missouri Military Academy helps young men in grades 6-12 realize their potential via a structured program that emphasizes academics, leadership, character development and physical health. One hundred percent of MMA graduates are accepted into at least one college, earning an average $48,000 in college scholarships (per cadet).
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Missouri Military
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College-Prep Military | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 6-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | All-boys | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denom. / Christian | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1889 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 288 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 244 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 23% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 41% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 97% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1511 | * National Avg. »View |
| Average ACT score | 23 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Less than once a month | Weekly |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 10 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 9 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 74% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $36 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $29,400 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $8,250 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 40% | 34% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $7,500 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | LTC Roger L. Hill | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | MAJ Samuel Blair | |
Course Listings: |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
AP / Advanced Courses: |
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 9 | 14 |
AP/Advanced Courses
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| Calculus AB | Calculus BC | |
| Chemistry | Economics | |
| English III | English IV | |
| Physics III | Spanish | |
| Statistics | ||
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 12 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Drill Team | Equestrian | |
| Football | Golf | |
| Marksmanship | Riflery | |
| Soccer | Tennis | |
| Track and Field | Wrestling | |
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 1984-2009 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| University of Missouri | 43 | |
| University of Texas | 29 | |
| University of Central Missouri | 25 | |
| Texas A&M University | 19 | |
| Baylor University | 15 | |
| Purdue Universtiy | 13 | |
| St. Louis University | 11 | |
| Norwich University | 10 | |
| University of Arizona | 10 | |
| University of Miami | 9 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes:
- Located in scenic central Missouri, MMA’s 288-acre campus is an ideal setting for a unique boarding school experience. New students join a diverse Corps of Cadets, which has accepted young men from all 50 states and more than 20 foreign nations. With classes, athletics and after school organizations designed for boys of every interest and skill level, there is a place for you at MMA. MMA features:
- Classes to benefit students of every skill level, from a learning resource center to Advanced Placement and dual-credit college courses.
- A dedicated College Placement Officer who guides cadets through the college application and selection process.
- A nationally recognized JROTC program, honored 30 times over with the US Army's highest distinction.
- Exceptional facilities, including a new state of the art academic building.
- 10 varsity sports and a wide array of intramurals, featuring some of the finest athletic facilities in the Midwest.
- An internationally diverse student body.
- Extensive recreational and extracurricular programs and facilities, from music, chorus, and drama to military-style competitions and flight training.
- On-site paintball course for use by cadets.
- Constantly updated computer labs and Internet access in cadet rooms.
- Comfortable, secure dormitories, complete with recreation areas.
- School accreditations: ISACS, NCA, ISSL, TABS, National Honor Society
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Mr. Dale Dye, 1962 - Author, Actor and Military advisor to many Hollywood movies
- Judge William Berry, 1930 - Chief Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court
- Dr. Lloyd Worner, 1936 - Former President of Colorado College
- LT. General Jack Fuson, 1939 - Deputy Chief of Staff, US Army
- Mr. Cody Fowler, 1908 - Former President of the American Bar Association
- General Clifton Cates, 1910 - 19th Commandant of the US Marine Corp
- Mr. Joaquin Dabdoub, 1981 - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Japan
- Bridgadier General Carl Tegtmeier, 1962 - Former Deputy Commanding General, 102nd Army Reserve Command
- Howard Hughes I - Father of businessman Howard Hughes, founder of family corporation
- Profile last updated: 11/01/2011
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