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Missouri Military Academy
204 Grand Avenue, Mexico, MO 65265 - View a map of this school Map
tel: (573) 581-1776

"Missouri Military Academy’s curriculum exceeds conventional academics, teaching students the skills needed to thrive in college and in the world of business. Here, cadets learn to develop personal discipline, organization and leadership abilities, while fostering good study habits and ethical behavior..."
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Overview:
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 1900
Campus Size 288 acres 135 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 292 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 16% 18%
Percent International Students 41% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 100% 70%
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 Monthly Less than once a month
Classroom Dress Code Formal Casual
Average Class Size 12 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:11 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 10 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 75% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $43 million $15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $23,355 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) n/a $22,560
Percent Students on Financial Aid 45% 31%
Average Financial Aid Grant $6,000 $18,000
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate 75% 60%
Director of Admissions LTC Roger L. Hill
Dennis Diederich
Associate Director of Admissions Samuel Blair
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
AP / Advanced Courses:    
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 10 14


US HistoryStatistics
SpanishPhysics
English IVEnglish III
EconomicsChemistry
Calculus BCCalculus AB
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 14 13


BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryDrill Team
EquestrianFootball
GolfMarksmanship
RiflerySoccer
SwimmingTennis
Track and FieldWrestling
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 28 23
 
 
Boy ScoutsCadet Council
Chess ClubChess Club
ChorusColor Gaurd
Delta Phi (Honor Society)Drama
Drill TeamDrum and Bugle Corp
Flag FootballIntramural Basketball
Intramural soccerIntramural Sports Sampler
Intramural SwimmingIntramural Tennis
Literary MagazineMarching Band
Military History ClubMilitary Police
Military Skills (Raider)National Honor Society
NewspaperRifle Marksmenship
Saber ClubWeights and Conditioning Training
WWII Re-enactment Club (Railsplitters)Yearbook
College Matriculation:  
Year: 1984-2009
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:
  • Missouri Military Academy’s curriculum exceeds conventional academics, teaching students the skills needed to thrive in college and in the world of business. Here, cadets learn to develop personal discipline, organization and leadership abilities, while fostering good study habits and ethical behavior.
  • Located in scenic central Missouri, MMA’s 288-acre campus is an ideal setting for a unique boarding school experience. New recruits 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 cadets of every interest and skill level, there is a place for you at MMA.
  • MMA features:
    • Classes to benefit cadets of every skill level, from a learning resource center to dual-credit college courses.
    • A nationally recognized JROTC program, honored 30 times over with the US Army's highest distinction.
    • 11 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, from music, chorus, and drama to military drill units and flight training.
    • Constantly updated computer labs and Internet access in cadet rooms.
    • Comfortable, secure barracks dormitories, complete with recreation areas.
  • School accreditations: ISACS, NCA, ISSL, TABS, National Honor Society
  • Sample of notable school alumni:
    • 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
  • Profile last updated: 10/06/2009
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