United States Merchant Marine Academy acceptance rate
Acceptance rate: 34.2% (fall admissions, CollegesRef 2026–27 edition). 451 of 1,789 applicants were admitted. Middle 50% test scores: SAT Reading & Writing 560–650, SAT Math 550–650, ACT 22–29. Admissions details
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Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025- Students
- 962
Smaller than 64% of colleges
National median 1,603
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United States Merchant Marine Academy admitted 34.2% of 1,789 applicants.
- Applicants1,789
34.2% of applicants were admitted
- Admitted451
53% of admitted students enrolled (yield)
- Enrolled (first-year)239
Middle 50% test scores
- SAT Reading & Writing
- 560–650
- 200800
- SAT Math
- 550–650
- 200800
- ACT Composite
- 22–29
- 136
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- 1110–1300
- ACT, middle 50%
- 22–29
Cost & financial aid
Average net price
$1,516
What students paid per year on average after grants and scholarships. Your price depends on family income.
Published price vs. what students paid
- Tuition & fees
- $909
- Average net price
- $1,516
Students receiving Pell Grants
- Pell Grant recipients
- 7.8%
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First-year retention
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Median earnings
$103,283
Former students who received federal aid
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Baccalaureate college
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United States Merchant Marine AcademyKings Point, NY, United States
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Campus
United States Merchant Marine Academy
Kings Point, NY, United States
- Public
- Baccalaureate college
Large suburb
Inside an urbanized area but outside a principal city.
- City
- Suburb (this campus)
- Town
- Rural
Nearest major cityNew York, NY · about 14 mi
In the city250 mi
- Calendar
- Trimester
- Website
- usmma.edu
Colleges nearby
SUNY Maritime College2 mi from United States Merchant Marine Academy- CUNY Queensborough Community College4 mi from United States Merchant Marine Academy
- Long Island Business Institute5 mi from United States Merchant Marine Academy
CUNY Queens College6 mi from United States Merchant Marine Academy
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Academics
Service academy
Federal military academy with a service commitment after graduation.
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Athletics
NCAA Division III · No athletic scholarships; athletes balance sports and academics.
- D-INCAA Division I
- D-IINCAA Division II
- D-IIINCAA Division III (this college)
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What is the United States Merchant Marine Academy acceptance rate for 2026?
United States Merchant Marine Academy admitted 34.2% of 1,789 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
How much is United States Merchant Marine Academy tuition?
Tuition at United States Merchant Marine Academy is $909 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $1,516 a year.
What is the average net price at United States Merchant Marine Academy?
The average net price at United States Merchant Marine Academy, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $1,516 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.
What is the graduation rate at United States Merchant Marine Academy?
78% of first-time, full-time students at United States Merchant Marine Academy graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.
What colleges are similar to United States Merchant Marine Academy?
The closest matches are United States Military Academy at West Point, United States Coast Guard Academy, and United States Air Force Academy, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.
Sources
Last checked Nov 3, 2026
- Admissions
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Cost
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Outcomes
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Enrollment
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
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