Missouri Military Academy
- 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.
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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 109 schools) for:
- Category Attribute
- Boarding Focus High percentage of boarding students
- Affordability High percentage of students on financial aid
| Definition of Terms | 2019 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 | 1909 |
| Campus Size | 288 acres | 120 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 220 students | 320 students |
| % Students of Color | 40% | 24% |
| % International Students | 25% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 99% | 70% |
| 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 | 14 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:11 | 1:7 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 70% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Summer Program Cost | $3,850 (Includes uniforms, tuition, and meals) | |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details | |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $49 million | $20 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $38,000 (Plus uniform and other fees.) | $57,898 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $9,300 (Plus uniform and other fees. Ask about grant support for area students.) | $30,150 |
| Tuition international students | $39,600 | $51,800 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 64% | 38% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $18,000 | $25,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 65% | 57% |
| Director of Admissions | LTC Gregory Seibert | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Gary Stewart | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 21 | 16 |
| 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, Wrestling | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 18 | 24 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Boy Scouts, Informational Technology Internships, Military Police, National Honor Society, WWII Re-enactment Club (Railsplitters), Yearbook Arts and Music Programs: Choir, Drum and Bugle Corp, Jazz Band, Marching Band Recreational Athletic Programs: Drill Team, Horseback Riding, Intramural Sports, M Club (Letterman's Club), Marksmanship, Military Skills (Raider), Paintball, 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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