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Massachusetts Maritime Academy Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very Low

Racial Diversity Index: 19%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Massachusetts Maritime Academy are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 13% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Massachusetts Maritime Academy students
Race Percent of Students
White
87%
Black
1%
Hispanic
4%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
3%
International
1%
Race Unknown
3%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Medium

Gender Diversity Index: 25%

There are 470% more male students than female students enrolled at Massachusetts Maritime Academy with a gender ratio of 85% men to 15% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Massachusetts Maritime Academy has a moderate gender diversity compared with other US colleges.

Male to female gender ratio for Massachusetts Maritime Academy students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
85%
Women
15%
Enrollment by gender for Massachusetts Maritime Academy students
Gender Number of Students
Men
1,266
Women
222

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 28%

Massachusetts Maritime Academy draws 73 percent of students from Massachusetts, 26 percent from other states, and 2 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Massachusetts, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Massachusetts Maritime Academy students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
73%
Out of State
26%
Foreign
2%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$77,684 per year

18% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

1,488
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 2.7%
Part-time undergraduates 2%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=166692.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026