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Marine Military Academy

320 Iwo Jima Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550
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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 Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-12, PG
  • Enrollment: 240 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $53,900
  • Acceptance rate: 70%
  • Average class size: 11 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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Top Rankings

Marine Military Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 278 schools) for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Definition of Terms | 2024 School Data
Marine Military Academy
Boarding School Avg.
School Focus
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
7-12, PG
9-12
School Type
Co-ed
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Religious Affiliation
Non-denominational
Year Founded
1965
1907
Campus Size
142 acres
125 acres
School Motto
Turn Potential into Success
School Calendar

Student Body

Enrollment
240 students
320 students
% International Students
37%
20%
% Students Boarding
100%
70%
Average SAT Score
1070
(Out of 1600)
* National Avg. »View
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No

Academics and Faculty

Saturday Classes
No
No
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform Required
Casual
Average Class Size
11 students
12
* National Avg. »18
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
19
18
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
50%
72%
Summer Program Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details

Tuition Cost

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
$53,900
(per year)
$66,900
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
n/a
$36,000
Tuition international students
$53,900
$57,680
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)
$25,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
No

Admissions

Application Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 15
Acceptance Rate
70%
64%
Director of Admissions
Dr. John Butler
Mrs. Jay Perez
Associate Director of Admissions
Mrs. Jay Perez
Application URL

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations
13
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Animal Care Club, Boy Scouts, Chess, CyberPatrior, DECA, JROTC JLAB, Math Club, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Robotics, Rotary Interact Club, Spelling

Arts and Music Programs:
Band

College Matriculation

Year:
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 Boarding Schools
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 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).

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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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  • Grades: 7-12, PG
  • Enrollment: 240 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $53,900
  • Acceptance rate: 70%
  • Average class size: 11 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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