The Student Body

"Of most importance is the emphasis placed on what today are too often described as “old- fashioned” values, among them loyalty, integrity, and honesty. The military staff and academic staff alike encourage Cadets to be responsible young men who serve as examples to others and who are confident in their own abilities."

Sheila Figueroa, Former Department Chair of English, Marine Military Academy

The Marine Military Academy generally enrolls about 350 boarding boys in grades eight through 12, and the postgraduate year. Many of the students are from Texas; 31 other states and 13 international countries are also represented.

The Corps of Cadets at MMA is comprised of young men from different cultural, economic, social, and academic backgrounds as any other educational institution. Some young men come to MMA with aspirations to one day attend a prestigious university or service academy, others come because they especially enjoy a structured, military environment. Others attend MMA because of the parents' determination to give their sons the best possible opportunities for a successful future. MMA is not for everyone. It is not an alternative for juvenile detention or students who are involved with juvenile authorities. It is a structured, disciplined, and motivating environment where the staff expects the best effort from every Cadet. Some may ask "Why do most young men attend MMA?". A better question might be "What kind of person leaves MMA?".

Typically, approximately 95% of our graduating seniors will attend the college or university.. MMA graduates attend colleges like Stanford, MIT, Purdue, Princeton, Embry Riddle Aeronautics University, Southern Methodist University, Tulane, The Citadel, Virginia Military Institute, Duke, Texas A&M, University of Texas - Austin, Virginia Tech, Brown, Hampden-Sidney, DePauw, and Washington & Lee. All four of the US Service Academies are also represented. View a full list of colleges and universities attended by MMA graduates. A small percentage may join a branch of military service, go to work for the family business or postpone college for a year or two.

The Academic Program