United States Merchant Marine Academy — acceptance rate 32%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.
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.
For parents & investors
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Avg home value near campus: $2,425,669
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.
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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