United States Merchant Marine Academy
Kings Point, NY • 4-year Public • Acceptance Rate 34%
USMMA is a public university in Kings Point, New York. United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) was founded in 1943 and enrolls 960 students.
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| Total Enrollment | 960 |
| Campus Setting | suburb |
| Admission rate | 34% |
| Tuition and fees | |
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| In State | $945 |
| Out-of-State | $945 |
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See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to Merchant Marine Academy - Kings Point, see the school’s admission page and online application.
| Test | 25th percentile score | Median score | 75th percentile score |
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| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 560 | 600 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 600 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 25 | 29 |
| ACT English | 21 | 24 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 26 | 28 |
| Consideration | Required | Not required but considered | Not considered |
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Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending United States Merchant Marine Academy.
| Cost Breakdown | In State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition | $0 | $0 |
| Fees | $945 | $945 |
| Room and Board | $0 | $0 |
| Books | $4,591 | $4,591 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): | $5,536 | $5,536 |
Majors
| Major | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate |
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| Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer | 94 | ||
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | 91 | 2 | |
| Systems Engineering | 36 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release