United States Merchant Marine Academy
USMMA
Kings Point, New York 11024-1634
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1226
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Financial Aid
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
93.0%
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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Academics
Programs (4)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
90%
Student Body
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Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History Between 1874 and 1936, diverse federal legislation supported maritime training through school ships, internships at sea, and other methods.
- •A disastrous fire in 1934 aboard the passenger ship SS Morro Castle, in which 134 people died, convinced the U.
- •Congress passed the landmark Merchant Marine Act in 1936, and two years later, the U.
Source: Wikipedia
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Estimated from NY state average + suburban adjustment
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