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United States Merchant Marine Academy
Kings Point, NY · Public · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 34%
- Selective
- Average net price
- $1,516
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 78%
- Median earnings
- $103,283
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
United States Merchant Marine Academy is a public college in Kings Point, NY with 962 undergraduates. It admits 34% of applicants, and admitted students average 1207 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $1,516 per year ($1,410 for families earning under $30,000). 78% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $103,283 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 34%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test scores required
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 1,392
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 452
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 61%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing560–650
200800
SAT Math550–650
200800
ACT Composite22–29
136
What United States Merchant Marine Academy looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankRequired
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $6,923
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $909
- Out-of-state tuition
- $909
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$1,410
- $30–48k$1,407
- $48–75k$2,336
- $75–110k$245
- $110k+—
Get a personal estimate with United States Merchant Marine Academy's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 78%
- Freshman retention
- 85%
- Median earnings
- $103,283
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $5,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 962
- Student–faculty ratio
- 13:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 8%
- White75%
- Hispanic11%
- Black2%
- Asian5%
United States Merchant Marine Academy FAQ
What is United States Merchant Marine Academy's acceptance rate?+
United States Merchant Marine Academy admits 34% of applicants, which makes it selective.
What SAT score do you need for United States Merchant Marine Academy?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 560–650 on SAT Reading and Writing and 550–650 on SAT Math; the average total is 1207.
What ACT score do you need for United States Merchant Marine Academy?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 22–29.
Is United States Merchant Marine Academy test optional?+
Test scores required.
How many students apply to United States Merchant Marine Academy?+
In Fall 2023, 1,392 students applied to United States Merchant Marine Academy and 452 were admitted; 277 enrolled.
Does United States Merchant Marine Academy consider legacy status?+
No. United States Merchant Marine Academy reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does United States Merchant Marine Academy require an essay?+
United States Merchant Marine Academy reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does United States Merchant Marine Academy cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $6,923 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $1,516.
What is United States Merchant Marine Academy's graduation rate?+
78% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 197027 · How we use this data
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