United States Merchant Marine Academy: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3802 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1055 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #984 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #95 of 221 | In New York State |
| #932 of 1,095 | For Military science |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 32%
- Undergraduates
- 947
- Graduates
- 14
- Male:Female Ratio
- 81:19
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.usmma.edu
United States Merchant Marine Academy Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
United States Merchant Marine Academy has an acceptance rate of 32% and is among the top 8% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 32% | 33% | 31% |
| Applicants | 1,392 | 1,130 | 262 |
| Admissions | 452 | 370 | 82 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 277 | 229 | 48 |
14 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
208 or 75%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1140
or below
75% of them
had 1300
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in United States Merchant Marine Academy are 1140-1300 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
121 or 44%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 23
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in United States Merchant Marine Academy are 23-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 735 (76%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 81 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 65 (7%) |
| Asian | 44 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 19 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 11 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $4,374
- Students receiving aid
- 27%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Fee in-district | $945 |
| Fee in-state | $945 |
| Fee out-of-state | $945 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 934 |
|---|
United States Merchant Marine Academy majors
United States Merchant Marine Academy has granted 219 bachelor's degrees across 3 programs and 4 master's in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at United States Merchant Marine Academy.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Science & Merchant Marine Officer | 105 | |
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | 84 | 4 |
| Systems Engineering | 30 | |
| Grand Total | 219 | 4 |
United States Merchant Marine Academy has a graduation rate of 81%, which is among the 10% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 81% | 80% | 83% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
United States Merchant Marine Academy has published 480 scientific papers with 2,987 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Science, Political Science, Physics, Law, Geography and Cartography, History, Computer Science, and Business.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3 | 7 |
| 1993 | 9 | 14 |
| 1994 | 7 | 14 |
| 1995 | 9 | 19 |
| 1996 | 1 | 29 |
| 1997 | 3 | 30 |
| 1998 | 1 | 23 |
| 1999 | 8 | 26 |
| 2000 | 6 | 30 |
| 2001 | 6 | 54 |
| 2002 | 9 | 84 |
| 2003 | 10 | 59 |
| 2004 | 4 | 50 |
| 2005 | 6 | 93 |
| 2006 | 6 | 53 |
| 2007 | 12 | 65 |
| 2008 | 11 | 59 |
| 2009 | 15 | 65 |
| 2010 | 16 | 79 |
| 2011 | 13 | 89 |
| 2012 | 9 | 121 |
| 2013 | 1 | 98 |
| 2014 | 11 | 105 |
| 2015 | 2 | 109 |
| 2016 | 8 | 108 |
| 2017 | 12 | 126 |
| 2018 | 7 | 148 |
| 2019 | 8 | 150 |
| 2020 | 20 | 161 |
| 2021 | 27 | 171 |
| 2022 | 14 | 145 |
| 2023 | 18 | 160 |
| 2024 | 23 | 186 |
United States Merchant Marine Academy alumni
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Robert Kiyosaki
- Occupations
- writerfinancierteacherentrepreneurmilitary officer
- Biography
-
Robert Toru Kiyosaki is an American businessman and author, known for the Rich Dad Poor Dad series of personal finance books. He founded the Rich Dad Company, which provides personal finance and business education through books and videos, and Rich Global LLC, which filed for bankruptcy in 2012.
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Carroll O'Connor
- Occupations
- stage actorfilm producertelevision actorscreenwriterfilm actor
- Biography
-
John Carroll O'Connor was an American actor whose television career spanned over four decades. He found widespread fame as Archie Bunker (for which he won four Emmy Awards), the main character in the CBS television sitcoms All in the Family (1971–1979) and its continuation, Archie Bunker's Place (1979–1983). He later starred in the NBC/CBS television crime drama In the Heat of the Night (1988–1995), where he played the role of police chief William "Bill" Gillespie. In the late 1990s, he played Gus Stemple, the father of Jamie Buchman (Helen Hunt) on Mad About You. In 1996, O'Connor was ranked number 38 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Stars of All Time. He won five Emmys and one Golden Globe Award.
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Mark Kelly
- Enrolled in United States Merchant Marine Academy
- In 1986 graduated with Bachelor of Science in marine engineering
- Occupations
- astronautpoliticiannaval aviatorwriternaval officer
- Biography
-
Mark Edward Kelly is an American politician, retired astronaut, and United States Navy captain serving as the senior United States senator from Arizona, a seat he has held since 2020. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
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Michael P. Murphy
- Occupations
- naval officer
- Biography
-
Michael Patrick Murphy was a United States Navy SEAL officer who was awarded the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the War in Afghanistan. He was the first member of the United States Navy to receive the award since the Vietnam War. His other posthumous awards include the Silver Star Medal and the Purple Heart.
General info
| Alternative names | USMMA Kings Point |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1943 |
| Motto | Acta Non Verba Deeds, Not Words |
| Colors | blue, gray |
| Total FTE staff | 270 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 300 Steamboat Road Kings Point, New York, 11024-1634 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 6,000 |
| Phone | 5167265800 |