| Type | 4 year, Public |
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| Campus locale | Suburb: Large |
| Degrees offered | Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Calendar system | Trimester |
| Student body size | Small |
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| Dormitory capacity | 1,005 |
| Student to faculty ratio | 13 to 1 |
| Acceptance rate | 25% |
| Students retention rate | 93% |
| On-time graduation rate | 81% |
Located in Kings Point, New York, USMMA is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college follows a trimester-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into three terms. This system offers students the opportunity to progress at an accelerated pace, allowing for more intensive coursework and faster programs completion.
United States Merchant Marine Academy is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.
With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, USMMA emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.
USMMA boasts an impressive student retention rate of 93% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 72%, respectively.
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Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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The institution provides on-campus housing
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Freshman students are required to live on campus
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2021 admitted students
In-State Tuition & Fees
Cost of attendance at United States Merchant Marine Academy in 2022 for students from New York.
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| New York's average | $8,212 |
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| National average | $8,573 |
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
Cost of attendance at United States Merchant Marine Academy in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students
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| New York's average | $17,724 |
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| National average | $18,862 |
Average Grant & Scholarships
In 2022, 9 of freshman students at United States Merchant Marine Academy received on average $5,293 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.
Graduation Rate
The following chart shows the graduation rate of United States Merchant Marine Academy students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.
The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.
As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of United States Merchant Marine Academy students is 81.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 77.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 82.2%.
81.2%
- asian 70.0% 7 students
- African American 100.0% 4 students
- white 82.4% 122 students
- unknown 90.0% 9 students
- hispanic 72.7% 8 students
Sport Conferences
- Football New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference
- Baseball Skyline Conference
- Basketball Skyline Conference
- Track and Cross Country Skyline Conference
Athletic Associations
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National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Service Offerings
- Remedial services
- Placement services for graduates
- Academic/career counseling services
- Employment services for students
Educational Offerings
- Academic
Special Learning Opportunities
- Study abroad
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