United States Merchant Marine Academy
Public university · Kings Point, NY · 962 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
34%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1110–1300
ACT (middle 50%)
22–29
Average net price
$1,516
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$6,923
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
78%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into United States Merchant Marine Academy?
United States Merchant Marine Academy accepts about 34 of every 100 applicants (34%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1110 and 1300 on the SAT. A score at or above 1300 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1110, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 22–29.
The latest federal data says United States Merchant Marine Academy requires SAT or ACT scores, but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on United States Merchant Marine Academy's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does United States Merchant Marine Academy cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $6,923 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $1,516 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $909 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$909
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$909
- Room & board$0
- Total cost of attendance$6,923
- Average net price after grants$1,516
Popular majors
Engineering, Transportation.
United States Merchant Marine Academy FAQ
- What is United States Merchant Marine Academy's acceptance rate?
- 34% — selective.
- What SAT score do you need for United States Merchant Marine Academy?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1110–1300. Aim for 1300 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for United States Merchant Marine Academy?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 22–29.
- Is United States Merchant Marine Academy test-optional?
- The latest federal data says United States Merchant Marine Academy requires SAT or ACT scores, but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on United States Merchant Marine Academy's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does United States Merchant Marine Academy cost?
- About $6,923 a year before aid; $1,516 on average after grants.
- What is United States Merchant Marine Academy's FAFSA school code?
- 002892. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so United States Merchant Marine Academy receives your information.
- What is United States Merchant Marine Academy's graduation rate?
- 78% of students finish within six years.
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