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United States Merchant Marine Academy

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Kings Point, NY

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United States Merchant Marine Academy, in Kings Point, NY, is a public very small school, enrolling around 962 students. United States Merchant Marine Academy is selective, with an acceptance rate near 34%. Among reported majors, Marine Transportation shows the strongest outcomes -- $107,654/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Students are required to live on campus.

Admissions

Admit rate34%
SAT range1110–1300
ACT range22–29
Undergrads962
Yield (admits who enroll)60%
Next deadlineNomination required

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$9,168
4-year grad rate81%
Median earnings, 10yr out$90,610

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans6%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs outNot reported

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Transportation and Materials Moving
Marine Transportation$107,654/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusYes
Dormitory capacity1,005
Typical room charge$0
Typical board charge$0

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankRequired
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is United States Merchant Marine Academy's acceptance rate?

United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY admits approximately 34% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for United States Merchant Marine Academy?

Admitted students at United States Merchant Marine Academy typically score between 1110–1300 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for United States Merchant Marine Academy?

Admitted students at United States Merchant Marine Academy typically score between 22–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does United States Merchant Marine Academy cost?

United States Merchant Marine Academy's total cost of attendance is reported at $9,168 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does United States Merchant Marine Academy require students to live on campus?

Yes -- United States Merchant Marine Academy requires students to live in on-campus housing.

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