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 945 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1943 and is the only institution located in Kings Point, New York.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree and master's degree are available at United States Merchant Marine Academy.

Majors
Offered

3

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.

It is important 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 positive sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at United States Merchant Marine Academy is fair at 79% (close to New York average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

79%

Fair

The graduation rate at United States Merchant Marine Academy is very good: 83%. 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. Learn more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

27%

Hard

According to recent data, 1,532 applications were submitted and 419 were accepted, so it is quite challenging to get accepted at this school.

This college might accept your advanced placement credits for admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at United States Merchant Marine Academy in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade

F

Unsafe

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
Available

Yes

United States Merchant Marine Academy offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 1,100 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing opportunity.

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 obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, United States Merchant Marine Academy seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

United States Merchant Marine Academy Location and Address

Postal Address:
United States Merchant Marine Academy
300 Steamboat Road
Kings Point, New York
11024-1634, USA