Founded in 1891, Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a non-profit public state multidisciplinary higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium town of Buzzards Bay (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Massachusetts. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution. Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 131 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. MMA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.