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United States Merchant Marine Academy

USMMA

Kings Point, New York 11024-1634

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STEM-heavyTight-knitSuburban

Top graduate earnings — known for engineering

United States Merchant Marine Academy is a public suburban institution in Kings Point, New York. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1226.

A small campus of 947 undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

81% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $90,610 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $7,506.

Established
1943
Motto
Acta Non Verba
Mascot
Salty the Sea Eagle
Type
U.S. Service Academy
Conference
Division III of the NCAA
Division
Division III

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32%Acceptance
1226SAT Avg
947Students
13:1Student:Faculty
81%Grad Rate
$90,610Earnings 10yr
$7,506Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

United States Merchant Marine Academy Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate32.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1226

Reading & WritingMid: 615
570650
MathMid: 625
570650

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 27
2329

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

32.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1226

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$945
Tuition (out-of-state)$945
Books & Supplies$4,591
Total Cost of Attendance$9,547
Average Net Price$7,506
Median Debt at Graduation$8,833
Monthly Payment (10yr)$94

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$3,476
$30–48K$4,752
$48–75K$8,250
$75–110K$9,278
$110K+$9,547

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$7,506

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

9300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$6,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

7

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (4)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
947
Gender Split
18% / 82%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 77%
Black 2%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 5%
Two+ 7%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate80.6%
Freshman Retention90.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$96,770
8 Years$96,520
10 Years$90,610

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

143Very High

Estimated from NY state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M
14 mi(24 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
95 mi(165 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
176 mi(305 min)

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