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United States Merchant Marine Academy
Admission here is competitive but not lottery-odds: 32.5% got in from a pool of 1,392 (Fall 2023 cycle).
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United States Merchant Marine Academy occupies suburban Kings Point, NY — a public campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
7.8% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 962 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 84.5% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1140 and 1300 — below the NY middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on United States Merchant Marine Academy's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, United States Merchant Marine Academy received 1,392 applications and admitted 452 (32.5%), with 277 enrolling.
Test scores are a required part of every application here. That makes the 1140–1300 range unusually informative: everyone admitted is in the data.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 570 | 620 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 610 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 25 | 29 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How United States Merchant Marine Academy compares
| United States Merchant Marine Academy | New York median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 34.2% | 70.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $895 | $17,408 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $90,610 | $60,236 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors United States Merchant Marine Academy: $90,610 median at year ten, versus $60,236 across New York institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $895 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $895. For non-residents, United States Merchant Marine Academy's $895 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
Enrollment sits at 962 — United States Merchant Marine Academy is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
82.4% of United States Merchant Marine Academy students finish a bachelor's within six years — 27.5 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $895 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for United States Merchant Marine Academy?
Among the admitted class, the middle 50% scored 1140–1300 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 34.2% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is United States Merchant Marine Academy's acceptance rate?
32.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 452 admitted from 1,392 applicants.
How much does United States Merchant Marine Academy cost?
In-state tuition is $895; out-of-state students pay $895. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do United States Merchant Marine Academy graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $90,610 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in New York
- Vassar College — 18.6% admitted
- Skidmore College — 21.1% admitted
- Plaza College — 30% admitted
- Helene Fuld College of Nursing — 17% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.