Missouri Military Academy
- Missouri Military Academy is a preparatory school with a military tradition that is focused on academic excellence and the development of leadership and character for boys in grades 7-12 and PG. We offer a 360-Degree Education that promotes academic excellence, physical development, good character, personal motivation and leadership. Missouri Military Academy graduates have been accepted to some of the finest colleges and universities in America, including the prestigious U.S. service academies. Located in the quaint midwestern community of Mexico, Missouri, our beautiful 288-acre campus provides a safe, supportive learning and growing environment for young men from around the world.
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- Memphis State University Discipline and a focus on critical thinking is taught at MMA. Esprit de Corps is high among the Corps of Cadets there and supports a group as well as an individual effort to succeed. . .
- SIUE It was extremely rigorous scholastically. The slightest infraction of drinking or drugs meant immediate expulsion. The best thing about it was that the structure greatly reduce peer pressures. It was as close to a. . .
- Westminster/University of Florida Thorough and concentrated College Preparatory courses, many of which exceeded the requirements of the same subject when I went on to college. The education provided by Missouri Military Academy is one of the best in. . .
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Missouri Military Academy is Listed among the top 10 schools with 200-400 students (out of 118 schools) for:
- Category Attribute
- Boarding Focus High percentage of boarding students
| Definition of Terms 2018 School Data | Missouri Military | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College-Prep Military | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 7-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | All-boys | Co-ed |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denom. / Christian | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1889 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 288 acres | 110 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 220 students | 310 students |
| % Students of Color | 23% | 21% |
| % International Students | 40% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 99% | 67% |
| Average SAT Score | 1148 | * National Avg. »View |
| Average ACT score | 23 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (uniform of the day) | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 16 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:11 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 9 | 17 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 74% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details | |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $49 million | $19 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $38,000 (Plus uniform and other fees.) | $54,500 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $9,100 (Plus uniform and other fees.) | $30,550 |
| Tuition international students | $39,600 | $48,850 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 40% | 37% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $16,000 | $23,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 65% | 55% |
| Director of Admissions | LTC Gregory Seibert | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Gary Stewart | |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 9 | 17 |
| Courses | Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Economics, English III, English IV, Physics III, Spanish, Statistics | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 15 | 15 |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Drill Team, Equestrian, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Marksmanship, Riflery, Rock Climbing, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Wrestling | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 31 | 24 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Biking Club, Boy Scouts, Cadets, Chess Club, Color Guard, Cooking Club, Debate Club, Delta Phi (Honor Society), Drama Club, Duke of Edinburgh Award, Fencing Club, Literary Magazine, Military Police, Model Making Club, National Honor Society, Newspaper, Photography, WWII Re-enactment Club (Railsplitters), Yearbook Arts and Music Programs: Chorus, Drum and Bugle Corp, Marching Band Recreational Athletic Programs: Drill Team, Flag Football, Horseback Riding, Intramural Sports, M Club (Letterman's Club), Military Skills (Raider), Paintball, Riflery, Weights and Conditioning Training | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2010 - 2012 | 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 | |
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.
- State of the art technology
- Comfortable, secure dormitories, complete with recreation areas.
- Missouri Military Academy accreditations: ISACS, 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
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