Marine Military Academy

320 Iwo Jima Blvd Harlingen TX 78550
www.mma-tx.org

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 7-12, PG
  • Enrollment: 200 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $55,650
  • Acceptance rate: 70%
  • Average class size: 11 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

About the School

  • The Marine Military Academy transforms today's young men intotomorrow's leaders.
  • We fuel their mind, body and spirit in order to develop the mental and emotional tools needed to navigate their pathforward.
  • Success is achieved through a safe, structured environment that fosters responsibility to community, country and each other.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 7-12, PG
  • Enrollment: 200 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $55,650
  • Acceptance rate: 70%
  • Average class size: 11 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Marine Military Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 271 schools) for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

2026 School Data
Marine Military Academy
Boarding School Avg.
School Focus
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
7-12, PG
8-12
School Type
Co-ed
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Religious Affiliation
Non-denominational
Year Founded
1965
1907
Campus Size
142 acres
125 acres
Last Day of School
Fri. May 21, 2027
School Motto
Forging Tomorrow's Leaders

Student Body

Enrollment
200 students
319 students
% International Students
37%
21%
% Students Boarding
100%
65%
Average SAT Score
1070
(Out of 1600)
* National Avg. »View
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No

Academic Profile

Saturday Classes
No
No
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform Required
Casual
Average Class Size
11 students
12
* National Avg. »18
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
7:1
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
50%
72%
Summer Program Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details

Tuition & Financial Aid

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
$55,650
(per year)
$71,420
Tuition international students
$55,650
$58,650
Summer Program Cost
$6,250
% Students on Financial Aid
15%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
(MMA will work with parents on finacial assistance)
$25,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
Weekly

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Admissions

Application Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 15
Acceptance Rate
70%
64%
Director of Admissions
Guadalupe Longoria
Adrian Arranaga
Associate Director of Admissions
Monica Woods
Application URL

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered
16
17
Colors
Red, Yellow, White
School Mascot
Leatherneck

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations
14
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Animal Care ClubBoy Scouts
ChessCyberPatrior
DECAEMT Club
JROTC JLABMath Club
RoboticsRotary Interact Club
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Arts and Music Programs:

College Matriculation

College Acceptance Rate
100%

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
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Marine Military Academy cost?
Marine Military Academy's tuition is approximately $55,650 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 16 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Boxing, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Drill Team, Football, Golf, Orienteering, Riflery, Soccer, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Track and Field.
Does Marine Military Academy offer a summer program?
Yes, Marine Military Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page 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).

Alumni Reviews Review School

Review
Description

Class of 2018
5.00
The Citadel
The Marine Corps aspect of the Academy set me up for life and is the reason I will soon be commissioning as an officer in the Corps. The presence of the Drill Instructors in the. . .
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