United States Merchant Marine Academy

Kings Point, NY
300 Steamboat Road, Kings Point, NY 11024-1634
516-726-5800

The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) is one of the five United States service academies, located in Kings Point, New York. It is charged with the education of officers for the United States Merchant Marine, branches of the military, and the transportation industry. USMMA is the only academy to offer a degree in maritime transportation. The Academy is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and offers a Bachelor of Science degree in one of eight majors.

The Merchant Marine Academy was founded in 1938 as part of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936. The Academy's mission is to "educate and train officers for the United States Merchant Marine, branches of the military, and the transportation industry." The Academy is one of the five United States service academies, which are federal academies that provide education and training for commissioned officers of the United States Armed Forces. The other four service academies are the United States Military Academy (USMA), the United States Naval Academy (USNA), the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), and the United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA).

The Merchant Marine Academy is located in Kings Point, New York, on the North Shore of Long Island. The Academy's campus is situated on 121 acres (49 ha) of land and includes eight academic and residential buildings. The Academy's academic program is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and offers a Bachelor of Science degree in one of eight majors. The Academy offers a four-year program of study leading to a Bachelor of Science degree. The Academy's curriculum includes maritime transportation, marine engineering, nautical science, maritime law, international relations, business, and liberal arts.

The Academy's admissions process is competitive and selective. The Academy accepts applications from students who have completed their junior year of high school and meet the Academy's academic, medical, and physical requirements. The Academy's admissions process includes an interview, a medical examination, and a physical examination.

The United States Merchant Marine Academy is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The Academy is also a member of the Association of American Colleges and Universities and the Council of Graduate Schools.



Quick Facts

Enrollment: 1045

Acceptance Rate: 24.11%

Type: Public, 4-year or above

Main Website: https://www.usmma.edu/

Financial Aid: https://www.usmma.edu/admissions/financial-aid