United States Merchant Marine Academy: Review & Facts
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United States Merchant Marine Academy is a very small four-year, public school with 1,045 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1943 and is the only institution located in Kings Point, New York.Academic Offerings
Majors
Offered
Offered
3
Few
Bachelor's degree and master's degree are available at United States Merchant Marine Academy.United States Merchant Marine Academy follows a trimester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 3 majors. The most popular concentration is Engineering. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings versus other schools and colleges.
It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you would like to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
Student Retention
91%
Good
The student retention rate at United States Merchant Marine Academy is very high at 91% (well above New York average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students love their stay at this school.The graduation rate at United States Merchant Marine Academy is very good: 84%. Around 23% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.
Student to faculty ratio at United States Merchant Marine Academy is pretty good -- 13:1. Read more details about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Admissions Information
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24%
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According to government data, 1,763 applications were submitted and 425 were accepted, so it is quite challenging to be accepted at this school.The college might accept your advanced placement credits at entry.
Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at United States Merchant Marine Academy in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.
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United States Merchant Marine Academy offers study abroad programs.There are options for on-campus part-time employment at United States Merchant Marine Academy, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.
ROTC
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Navy ROTC programs are available at United States Merchant Marine Academy. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.
Based on the college crime information, United States Merchant Marine Academy appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
United States Merchant Marine Academy Location and Maps
Post Address: United States Merchant Marine Academy, 300 Steamboat Road, Kings Point, New York 11024-1634, USA
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