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United States Merchant Marine Academy

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Overview

United States Merchant Marine Academy is a non-profit public multidisciplinary higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium town of Kings Point, New York, United States. This institution also has a branch campus in Great Neck. Founded in 1943, United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) is a coeducational institution officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. USMMA provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 83-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate is 20-29%. This places it among a very selective. International students are welcome to apply. USMMA also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

United States Merchant Marine Academy's Control Typepublic

Entity

United States Merchant Marine Academy's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

United States Merchant Marine Academy' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

United States Merchant Marine Academy's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

Identity

Name
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Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym USMMA
Founded 1943
Motto Acta Non Verba
Deeds, Not Words
Colours Blue and gray
Mascot Salty the Sea Eagle

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Location

Address 300 Steamboat Road
Kings Point
11024-1634 New York
United States
United States Merchant Marine Academy's location map and satellite view Location Map
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United States Merchant Marine Academy Phone Number (516) 726 5800
United States Merchant Marine Academy Fax Number (516) 773 5390
Other locations Great Neck

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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

United States Merchant Marine Academy is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1949


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important United States Merchant Marine Academy's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET


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Fields of Study and Degree Levels

United States Merchant Marine Academy Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of United States Merchant Marine Academy is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify United States Merchant Marine Academy's academic range and degree level offering.



United States Merchant Marine Academy: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

United States Merchant Marine Academy Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

United States Merchant Marine Academy Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of United States Merchant Marine Academy categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at United States Merchant Marine Academy.



United States Merchant Marine Academy: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) Not reported
International
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) Not reported

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact United States Merchant Marine Academy Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official United States Merchant Marine Academy website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

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United States Merchant Marine Academy's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

United States Merchant Marine Academy is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


United States Merchant Marine Academy's Admission Selection Admission Selection

United States Merchant Marine Academy has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

United States Merchant Marine Academy's acceptance rate ranges from 20 to 29%, making it a very selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


United States Merchant Marine Academy's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


United States Merchant Marine Academy's Admission Office Admission Office

300 Steamboat Road, Admission Center
Kings Point 11024-1699
(516) 773 5391
866 546 4778

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Size and Profile

United States Merchant Marine Academy Size and Profile


United States Merchant Marine Academy's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

United States Merchant Marine Academy has a student enrollment ranging from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.


United States Merchant Marine Academy's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

United States Merchant Marine Academy's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.


United States Merchant Marine Academy's Control Type Control Type

United States Merchant Marine Academy is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


United States Merchant Marine Academy's Entity Type Entity Type

United States Merchant Marine Academy is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


United States Merchant Marine Academy's Campus Setting Campus Setting

United States Merchant Marine Academy's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


United States Merchant Marine Academy's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

United States Merchant Marine Academy adopts a trimesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into three main terms, or trimesters, each typically lasting about 12 to 14 weeks, separated by two short breaks and one longer break.


United States Merchant Marine Academy's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


United States Merchant Marine Academy is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

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United States Merchant Marine Academy's Library University Library

Yes Visit United States Merchant Marine Academy's Library
United States Merchant Marine Academy's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 97,012 physical volumes, 4,575 physical media, 1,573 digital/electronic media and 58 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 7 full-time employees, including 4 librarians. United States Merchant Marine Academy's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


United States Merchant Marine Academy's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, United States Merchant Marine Academy provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,005 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


United States Merchant Marine Academy's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


United States Merchant Marine Academy's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

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United States Merchant Marine Academy's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


United States Merchant Marine Academy's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


United States Merchant Marine Academy's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some programs via distance education at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


United States Merchant Marine Academy's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


United States Merchant Marine Academy's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

United States Merchant Marine Academy Organisational Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

United States Merchant Marine Academy Affiliations and Memberships

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  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is United States Merchant Marine Academy public or private?

United States Merchant Marine Academy is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is United States Merchant Marine Academy profit or non-profit?

United States Merchant Marine Academy is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of United States Merchant Marine Academy in terms of enrollment?

United States Merchant Marine Academy has a student enrollment ranging from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.

What is the size of United States Merchant Marine Academy in terms of academic staff?

United States Merchant Marine Academy's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.

Is United States Merchant Marine Academy a coeducational institution?

United States Merchant Marine Academy is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does United States Merchant Marine Academy use?

United States Merchant Marine Academy adopts a trimesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into three main terms, or trimesters, each typically lasting about 12 to 14 weeks, separated by two short breaks and one longer break.

What religion is United States Merchant Marine Academy affiliated with?

None.

Does United States Merchant Marine Academy admit international students?

Yes.

What is United States Merchant Marine Academy's acceptance rate and admission policy?

United States Merchant Marine Academy's acceptance rate ranges from 20 to 29%, making it a very selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend United States Merchant Marine Academy USMMA?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). International students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is United States Merchant Marine Academy USMMA located?

United States Merchant Marine Academy is located in Kings Point, New York, United States. Address: 300 Steamboat Road.

Is United States Merchant Marine Academy USMMA accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, United States Merchant Marine Academy is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (since 1949).

Does United States Merchant Marine Academy offer financial aid?

Yes

Does United States Merchant Marine Academy offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does United States Merchant Marine Academy have a university library?

Yes United States Merchant Marine Academy's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 97,012 physical volumes, 4,575 physical media, 1,573 digital/electronic media and 58 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 7 full-time employees, including 4 librarians. United States Merchant Marine Academy's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does United States Merchant Marine Academy provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, United States Merchant Marine Academy provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,005 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does United States Merchant Marine Academy have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does United States Merchant Marine Academy offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does United States Merchant Marine Academy offer career services?

Yes

Does United States Merchant Marine Academy offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some programs via distance education at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does United States Merchant Marine Academy have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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