B+
Very Good
Score: 74/100
Overall (traditional)
A+
Outcome Rating
91/100 · earnings-weighted

United States Merchant Marine Academy

4-Year Public
📍 Kings Point, New York 11024
United States Merchant Marine Academy campus, Kings Point, NY
United States Merchant Marine Academy campus, Kings Point, NY. Photo: United States Merchant Marine Academy, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
A
88/100
Affordability
B
69/100
Resources
B
67/100
Experience
A+
90/100
Prestige
C+
56/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

961
Total Enrollment
81%
Graduation Rate
90%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
32%
Acceptance Rate
$5,173
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at United States Merchant Marine Academy, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$90,610
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$96,770
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$8,833
Median debt at graduation
82.4%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,207
Average SAT
27
Median ACT
7.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 10% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 96th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NY wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at United States Merchant Marine Academy

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Marine Transportation$69,847$107,654-8%#6 of 7#7—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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  • Avg rent near campus: $5,095/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 11360 (4.0% cap, New York)

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🏆 Where United States Merchant Marine Academy Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥇
Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer
of 7 schools
🥉
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
of 6 schools
#15
Systems Engineering
of 38 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition N/A N/A
Total Cost (On-Campus) $9,168 $9,168

Financial Aid

27%
Receive Any Aid
7%
Receive Pell Grants
12%
Take Out Loans
$5,173
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$3,476
$30,001 - $48,000$4,752
$48,001 - $75,000$8,250
$75,001 - $110,000$9,278
$110,001+$9,547

Student Demographics

961
Total Students
18%
Women
100%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 76%
Hispanic 8%
Black 2%
Asian 5%
Two or More 7%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 100%

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 99%
Fully Online 1%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 100%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at United States Merchant Marine Academy?
United States Merchant Marine Academy has an acceptance rate of 32%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend United States Merchant Marine Academy?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at United States Merchant Marine Academy?
The graduation rate at United States Merchant Marine Academy is 81%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is United States Merchant Marine Academy a good school?
United States Merchant Marine Academy has a Repit College Score of 74/100 (Grade: B+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend United States Merchant Marine Academy?
United States Merchant Marine Academy has a total enrollment of 961 students. Most students (100%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology