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Missouri Military Academy

5.00 (7 reviews)
204 Grand Street Mexico MO 65265
Tel: (573) 581-1776
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 7-12, PG
  • Enrollment: 220 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $39,500
  • Acceptance rate: 65%
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
Missouri Military Academy Photo #4 - Character development and community service, including cadet mentorship of local elementary students, is an important part of the MMA experience. The MMA Honor Code is central to our program and sets a standard of character for the young men who spend their formative years at MMA: "I will not lie, cheat or steal, nor tolerate those who do."
Missouri Military Academy Photo #5 - MMA offers STEAM-based learning in science, math and the arts. Qualifying cadets are also able to earn their AA degree at the same time they earn their high school diploma through MMA`s Triumph Program created through an alliance with nearby William Woods University.
Missouri Military Academy Photo #6 - MMA is filled with opportunities and experiences cadets could never have at home. While this can certainly be said of any boarding school, the MMA experience offers boys something more. Activities available to MMA cadets include rifle marksmanship, horseback riding, rappelling tower, obstacle courses, paintball and more.
Missouri Military Academy Photo #7 - Our programs are designed around the needs of boys, tapping into what motivates them positive reinforcement, structure, consistent physical and mental challenge, loyalty and team mentality. Here, we give boys structure, teach them responsibility and show them love - fundamental ingredients in shaping a young man.
Missouri Military Academy Photo #8 - Our well-rounded 360 Education molds boys into college-ready young men by focusing on five essential elements: academic excellence, character development, personal motivation, physical development and leadership training.
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About the School

  • Every boy becomes a man. What kind of man will yours become?
  • Founded in 1889, Missouri Military Academy (MMA) is a private all-boy college preparatory academy that serves grades 7 through 12 and offers a post-graduate year.
  • Located in a safe and peaceful setting in rural Missouri, MMA educates young men from around the world who seek college preparatory and career readiness programs in a military structured environment, focused on developing self-confidence and grit.
  • MMA`s 360 Education promotes academic excellence and success, character development, physical development, personal motivation and leadership training to prepare young men to take command of their personal lives and their future.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 7-12, PG
  • Enrollment: 220 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $39,500
  • Acceptance rate: 65%
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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Top Rankings

Missouri Military Academy ranks among the top 10 schools with 200-400 students (out of 93 schools) for:

Category
Attribute
Boarding Focus
High percentage of boarding students
Affordability
Least expensive tuition
Affordability
High percentage of students on financial aid

School Overview

2026 School Data
Missouri Military Academy
Boarding School Avg.
School Focus
College-Prep Military
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
7-12, PG
8-12
School Type
All-boys
Co-ed
Supports Learning Differences (LD)
Yes
Yes
Religious Affiliation
Non-denom. / Christian
Non-denominational
Year Founded
1889
1906
Campus Size
288 acres
125 acres
School Motto
Love, Honor, Truth

Student Body

Enrollment
220 students
320 students
% Students of Color
40%
27%
% International Students
25%
21%
% Students Boarding
99%
65%
Average SAT Score
1148
(Out of 1600)
* National Avg. »View
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
*National Avg. »View
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No

Academic Profile

Saturday Classes
No
No
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
uniform of the day
Casual
Average Class Size
14 students
12
* National Avg. »18
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
7:1
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
70%
73%
Summer Program Offered
Yes
Yes
Summer Program Details
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Accreditations
Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Endowment Size
$55 million
$30 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
$39,500
(Plus uniform and other fees.)
$71,500
Tuition international students
$39,500
$58,650
Summer Program Cost
$4,150
(Includes uniforms, tuition, and meals)
% Students on Financial Aid
64%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$18,000
$25,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
Yes
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Admissions

Application Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application (SAO and/or Gateway)
Yes
No
Acceptance Rate
65%
64%
Director of Admissions
LTC Gregory Seibert
Associate Director of Admissions
Michael Koontz
Application URL
Online Application

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered
21
17
Sports
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryCross Country Running
Drill TeamEquestrian
FootballGolf
MarkmanshipMarksmanship
RidingRiflery
Rock ClimbingSoccer
SwimmingSwimming and Diving
TennisTrack
Track and FieldUltimate Frisbee
Wrestling
Colors
Not provided
School Mascot
The Colonel

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations
18
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Boy ScoutsInformational Technology Internships
Military PoliceNational Honor Society
WWII Re-enactment Club (Railsplitters)Yearbook


Arts and Music Programs:
ChoirDrum and Bugle Corp
Jazz BandMarching Band


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Drill TeamHorseback Riding
Intramural SportsM Club (Letterman's Club)
MarksmanshipMilitary Skills (Raider)
PaintballWeights and Conditioning Training

College Matriculation

College Acceptance Rate
100%
10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
9
University of Missouri
7
Purdue University
6
Westminster College - Missouri
5
Norwich University
3
The Citadel
3
Truman State University
3
United States Air Force Academy
3
Indiana University
2
University of California - Berkeley
2
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School Notes

  • Located in scenic central Missouri, MMA`s 288-acre campus is an ideal setting for a unique boarding school experience
  • MMA classes and programs benefit students of every skill level, from a learning resource center to the Triumph Program that allows qualified cadets to take college classes on our campus and work toward an AA degree at the same time they are earning their high school diploma
  • A nationally recognized JROTC program, honored more than 30 times with the US Army's highest distinction
  • Exceptional facilities, including a state-of-the-art academic building
  • Varsity sports, nationally competitive rifle team, equestrian program and more - all cadets participate in athletics
  • An internationally diverse student body
  • Extensive recreational and extracurricular programs and facilities, from music and chorus to military-style competitions
  • On-site paintball course, rappel tower and more
  • State-of-the-art technology
  • Comfortable, secure residence halls, complete with recreation areas
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Mr. Dale Dye, 1962 - Author, Actor and Military advisor to many Hollywood movies
    • Tony Gervino, 1984 - Senior vice president of culture and content at TIDAL, a global music entertainment platform. Co-founder of two leading media brand magazines: SLAM, a basketball magazine, and XXL, a hip-hop magazine.
    • Michael Aubuchon, 1994 - Leading game designer who has contributed to the creation of some of the most well-known games in the industry, including “Doom,” “Rage,” and the “America’s Army” saga
    • Venustiano Reyes, 1988 - World-renown composer and musician and composer
    • Dr. William Burch, 1989 - Medical director of Methodist North Hospital in Tennessee and program medical director of the Sound Emergency Medicine Fellowship in Texas and Louisiana
    • 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
    • Mark Ledford, 1978 - Famous jazz trumpeter, vocalist and guitarist
    • Jesús Guzmán, 1985 - Stand up comedian, late night talk show host
Source: Verified school update
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Missouri Military Academy cost?
Missouri Military Academy's tuition is approximately $39,500 for boarding students.
What is the acceptance rate of Missouri Military Academy?
The acceptance rate of Missouri Military Academy is 65%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 64%.
Who are famous alumni from Missouri Military Academy?
Missouri Military Academy famous alumni include: Mr. Dale Dye, 1962, Tony Gervino, 1984, Michael Aubuchon, 1994, Venustiano Reyes, 1988, Dr. William Burch, 1989, General Clifton Cates, 1910, Mr. Joaquin Dabdoub, 1981, Bridgadier General Carl Tegtmeier, 1962, Mark Ledford, 1978 and Jesús Guzmán, 1985.
What sports does Missouri Military Academy offer?
Missouri Military Academy offers 21 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Drill Team, Equestrian, Football, Golf, Markmanship, Marksmanship, Riding, Riflery, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee and Wrestling.
Does Missouri Military Academy offer a summer program?
Yes, Missouri Military Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What is Missouri Military Academy's ranking?
Missouri Military Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High percentage of boarding students, Least expensive tuition and High percentage of students on financial aid.
When is the application deadline for Missouri Military Academy?
The application deadline for Missouri Military Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

Student & Alumni Reviews

Review
Description

Class of 1980
5.00
Knox College
Goal orientation, and the self-discipline and cooperation necessary to achieve those goals may be unique to MMA, and other military schools like it. . .

Class of 2020
5.00
Tecnologico de Monterrey
What makes Missouri Military Academy unique is the brotherhood it forges with your mates, it also puts you in situations that in a “normal” privileged life you would never be, and that makes you mature. . .

Class of 2001
5.00
Washburn University
Missouri Military focuses on the entire person as it teaches young men to take responsibility for their actions and to take pride in the skills they develop. I would not be the man I. . .
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  • Grades: 7-12, PG
  • Enrollment: 220 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $39,500
  • Acceptance rate: 65%
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
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