Marine Military Academy

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Basic Information

Address: 320 Iwo Jima Bld Harlingen, Texas 78550
County: Cameron
Phone Number: 956-423-6006
Fax Number: 9564219273
President: Col Christopher S. Dowling, USMC (Ret)
Principal: Mr. John Butler
School Type: Boarding Military College Prep School

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Additional Information

Accreditation: Association of Military College and Schools of the United States, National Association for Colleges Admissions Counseling, Southern Association of Independent Schools
Founded: 1965
Ages/Grades: Grades 7-12, Post Graduate Year
School Setting:

Full room and board military college prep school in Harlingen, Texas.

School Size: 206
Student/Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Tuition:

$53,900 2025-26

Financial Aid:

scholarships available (inquire for more info)

Departments:

Admissions, Academics, Military, Athletics

Support Services:

College Placement, Tutoring, Counseling, Library Services

Camp Programs: Yes
After School Programs: No
School Clubs:

Robotics, Engineering, DECA, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, CyberPatriot, Math Team, AMCSUS, Rotary Interact, Yearbook, Boy Scouts, Band

Uniform Guidelines:

various uniforms

Philosophy/Belief Statement: Forging Tomorrow's Leaders
School History: Marine Military Academy is a college-preparatory boarding school for young men in grades 7-12 with an optional postgraduate year. Since 1965, MMA is the only private school in the world based on the traditions and values of the U.S. Marine Corps. Located in Harlingen, Texas, MMA has been home to thousands of young men from across the world and is home to the historic Iwo Jima Monument.