# United States Merchant Marine Academy

Kings Point, NY. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/united-states-merchant-marine-academy

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 34% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test scores required (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 1,392 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 452 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 560–650 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 550–650 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 22–29 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $6,923 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $1,516 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $1,410 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $1,407 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $2,336 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $245 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | — (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 962 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 78% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $103,283 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $5,500 (FY2024) |

## What United States Merchant Marine Academy considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Required
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 197027. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology