About United States Merchant Marine Academy

Founded in 1943, United States Merchant Marine Academy. is a Public college. Located in New York, which is a city setting in New York, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 904 full time undergraduate students, and 23 full time graduate students.

The United States Merchant Marine Academy Academic calendar runs on a Trimester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 13:1. There are 114 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at United States Merchant Marine Academy include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate20%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range1190-1350
ACT Range26-30

Admissions at USMMA are considered Most Selective, with ,16% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 15 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

92% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 62% were in the top quarter, and 24% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at United States Merchant Marine Academy.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
0%
“We know about current events and vote”
100%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
100%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
100%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
100%
“We live for the big game”
100%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
0%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
100%
“They keep regular office hours”
0%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
100%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
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“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
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“We”re not into drinking at all”
0%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
100%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
100%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
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“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
0%
“We know about current events and vote”
100%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
100%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
100%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
100%
“We live for the big game”
100%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
0%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
100%
“They keep regular office hours”
0%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
100%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
0%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
100%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
100%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
0%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

United States Merchant Marine Academy REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    26 Students rated on-campus housing 3.5 stars. 8 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    7 Students rated off-campus housing 1.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    35 Students rated campus food 1.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    35 Students rated campus facilities 2.9 stars. 11 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    35 Students rated class size 4.3 stars. 60 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    35 Students rated school activities 4.1 stars. 46 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    35 Students rated local services 3.8 stars. 34 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    35 Students rated academics 5 stars. 100 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of United States Merchant Marine Academy?

2 Students rated United States Merchant Marine Academy

Linda - 07/22/2020

It is a difficult school to get into and to get through. It is rigorous and the culture can be difficult for most. It is military life, so if you like that, you might enjoy your experiences there, otherwise it will be painful. It is a nice school to have on a resume though.

Alaina

The United States Merchant Marine Academy is an institution of higher caliber. Not only is it one of the five federal service academies, but it is also referred to as "America's hidden gem" due to the countless opportunities it provides during and after completion of the school's four year program. It encourages core values that are essential in developing scholars and promoting leadership. As a current student here at the Academy, I highly recommend this Institution for students who desire unique experiences (spending a year studying abroad and traveling the world), a challenging academic curriculum, and friendships that last a lifetime.

United States Merchant Marine Academy FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at United States Merchant Marine Academy?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for United States Merchant Marine Academy is 20%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Go with a college that offers what you want to do and not location or campus size or campus appearence, you will have fun no matter where you go orhow nice thecampus is.

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  3. What's unique about your campus?

    Leadership training

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  4. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Any person interested in going into the military as an officer or into the maritime industry.

    Read all  8 answers
  5. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    it is a military academy, the lack of fredom

    Read all  7 answers
  6. Describe the students at your school.

    Think the same way I do.... USMMA is a great place to be from, but a horrible place to be at.

    Read all  6 answers
  7. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    We work our asses off for four years for the promise of success in the real world. We also spend a year traveling the world on commercial ships seeing countries that other kids only dream of. in 3 months last year I saw Panama, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, Japan and Canada.

    Read all  6 answers
  8. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    not to join the band or put anything relating to band on my application.

    Read all  6 answers
  9. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Shy person.

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  10. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    This school is a good place to be from, not a good place to be.

    Read all  5 answers
  11. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Producing Maritime Officers

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  12. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    this is a military academy, honestly the best school in the nation for options when we grad. 90{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} job placemnt, class size of 250, class room size of 15. most people love this place, very hard, but very rewarding.

    Read all  4 answers
  13. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    No time. Time Managment is almost impossible. One has to balance Academics, Sports, and the Regiment.

    Read all  3 answers

Student Body

Students

19%

female

81%

male

904

Total Undergrad Enrollment

23

Total Grad Students

85%

Out-Of-State

14%

In-State

1%

International

Organizations

27

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

85%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
2%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
8%
% Black or African-American
3%
% Hispanic/Latino
11%
% White or Caucasian
74%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

30% of students attending United States Merchant Marine Academy receive some sort of financial aid. 8% were awarded federal grants. While 17% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$1,167

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$3,262

Books and Supplies

N/A

Room and Board

4,429

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$4,627
$30 - $48K
$7,638
$48 - $75K
$8,535
$75 - $110K
$8,535
$110K & UP
N/A

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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