Marine Military Academy (2026 Profile)

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Tel: (956) 423-6006

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 Facts (2026)

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

Top Rankings

Marine Military Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 277 schools) for:

School Overview

| 2025 School Data

Marine Military Academy

91�� Avg.

School Focus

College-Prep Military

College Preparatory

Grades Offered

7-12, PG

9-12

School Type

All-boys

Co-ed

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Religious Affiliation

Non-denominational

Year Founded

1965

1907

Campus Size

142 acres

130 acres

School Calendar

School Motto

Turn Potential into Success

Student Body

Enrollment

240 students

320 students

% International Students

37%

20%

% Students Boarding

100%

66%

Average SAT Score

1070
(Out of 1600)

* National Avg. »

Offers Post-Grad Year

Yes

Academic Profile

Saturday Classes

Classroom Dress Code

Formal
Uniform Required

Casual

Average Class Size

11 students

* National Avg. »

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

7:1

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

ESL Courses Offered

Yes

% Faculty with Advanced Degree

50%

73%

Summer Program Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

Accreditations

The Association of 91��s (TABS)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)
Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States
National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
Member of the College Board
Texas and National Association for College Admission Counseling (TACAC)

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

Tuition & Financial Aid

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)

$53,900
(per year)

$69,500

Tuition international students

$53,900

$58,300

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

Yes

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

# Interscholastic Sports Offered

Sports

BaseballBasketball

BoxingCross Country Running

FootballGolf

RiflerySoccer

SwimmingSwimming and Diving

TennisTrack

Track and FieldVolleyball

Colors

TBD

School Mascot

English Bulldog

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Club or Organization:

Animal Care ClubBoy Scouts

ChessCyberPatrior

DECAJROTC JLAB

Math ClubNational Honor Society

National Junior Honor SocietyRobotics

Rotary Interact ClubSpelling

Arts and Music Programs:

Band

College Matriculation

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

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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 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

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Marine Military Academy Alumni #1
Class of 2018
5.002/7/2022
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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