About United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA)

United States Merchant Marine Academy

:round_pushpin: Kings Point, NY • 4-year Public • Acceptance Rate 32%

USMMA is a public university in Kings Point, New York. United States Merchant Marine Academy was founded in 1943 and enrolls 953 students.

Quick Facts
Total Enrollment 953
Campus Setting suburb
Admission rate 32%
Tuition and fees
In State $945
Out-of-State $945
Paying For College

See The Official 2024-2025 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.

Admissions

For information about applying to United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), see the school’s admission page and online application.

Test 25th percentile score Median score 75th percentile score
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 570 620 650
SAT Math 570 610 650
ACT Composite 23 25 29
ACT English 23 25 30
ACT Math 23 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 Kings Point.

Cost Breakdown In State Out-of-State
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
Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer 105
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering 84 4
Systems Engineering 30

Data source: IPEDS as of the January 7, 2025 release