United States Merchant Marine Academy
Kings Point, NY 11024-1634
About United States Merchant Marine Academy
United States Merchant Marine Academy is a public research university in Kings Point, New York, enrolling about 962 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 34.24% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $90,610 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- United States Merchant Marine Academy charges about 0.2× the national public median tuition ($895).
- Versus the New York median, sticker tuition is about 0.1×.
- Average net price runs below the New York median net price.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 82.38%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $90,610.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at United States Merchant Marine Academy is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 3569% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States Merchant Marine Academy | $895 | $6,174 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| New York (state median) | $13,810 | $9,373 | 272 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is United States Merchant Marine Academy really?
Key findings
- United States Merchant Marine Academy charges about 0.2× the national public median tuition ($895).
- Versus the New York median, sticker tuition is about 0.1×.
- Average net price runs below the New York median net price.
United States Merchant Marine Academy tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $895
Finding United States Merchant Marine Academy charges about 0.2× the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $895. That is about 0.2× the national public median ($5,512). Versus the New York median ($13,810), sticker tuition is about 0.1×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 0.1×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at United States Merchant Marine Academy versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at United States Merchant Marine Academy versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at United States Merchant Marine Academy is $6,174.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $6,174 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $3,199 below the New York median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $12,526 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At United States Merchant Marine Academy, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
United States Merchant Marine Academy: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for United States Merchant Marine Academy—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$895
Avg. net price
$6,174
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $1,773 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,098 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,897 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $8,752 |
| $110,001+ | $9,168 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $3,580. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What United States Merchant Marine Academy is known for
Top program completions
- Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer94
- Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering93
- Systems Engineering36
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Selective — about half of applicants (or fewer) are admitted.
- Yield: 61% of admitted students enrolled.
- Average SAT: 1207
- Midpoint ACT: 27
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is United States Merchant Marine Academy a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
United States Merchant Marine Academy is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for United States Merchant Marine Academy.
Campus
Location
Kings Point, NY
City / state
- ZIP
- 11024-1634
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is about 0.3× the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- US Service Schools
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Size
Enrollment
962
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 1,107
- Graduate
- 14
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$8,833
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 7.81%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for United States Merchant Marine Academy.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at United States Merchant Marine Academy was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for United States Merchant Marine Academy in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $1,032 | $1,032 | $4,275 |
| 2014 | $1,107 | $1,107 | $5,538 |
| 2015 | $1,107 | $1,107 | $6,125 |
| 2016 | $1,167 | $1,167 | $6,866 |
| 2017 | $1,020 | $1,020 | $6,796 |
| 2018 | $1,080 | $1,080 | $3,935 |
| 2019 | $1,050 | $1,050 | $6,433 |
| 2020 | $1,095 | $1,095 | $6,571 |
| 2021 | $780 | $780 | $6,627 |
| 2022 | $1,008 | $1,008 | $6,502 |
| 2023 | $945 | $945 | $7,506 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Average 1207 (middle 50% not reported)
Midpoint 27 (middle 50% not reported)
Scores for enrollees who submitted tests (College Scorecard).
Academic Requirements
Estimated from admission selectivity and test scores. Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
Estimated range · median 3.40
Estimated GPA band from selectivity and test scores — not an official requirement.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
United States Merchant Marine Academy reported total enrollment of about 962 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 82% male and 18% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (75.2%), Hispanic or Latino (10.6%), and Two or More Races (5.5%). About 7.81% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at United States Merchant Marine Academy in 2024 is 962 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,107 students. Graduate enrollment is about 14 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
84.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
75.10% 100% Completion Time
82.38% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 75.10% of students graduating from United States Merchant Marine Academy completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer: 72% male / 28% female
- Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering: 84% male / 16% female
- Systems Engineering: 86% male / 14% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
United States Merchant Marine Academy graduates earn a median of $90,610 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of United States Merchant Marine Academy.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $90,610. Median federal loan debt: $8,833. Average net price used in cost models: $6,174.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway United States Merchant Marine Academy graduates report median earnings of $90,610 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for United States Merchant Marine Academy.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 3 programs by IPEDS completions (4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at United States Merchant Marine Academy.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for United States Merchant Marine Academy graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for United States Merchant Marine Academy—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 78.7%
- New York median 24.9 pp above median (53.8%)
- Regional median 17.8 pp below median (96.5%)
- U.S. median 20.8 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $11,875
- New York median 1.5× the median ($8,068)
- Regional median near the median ($11,988)
- U.S. median 1.6× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,935
- New York median 1.1× the median ($10,822)
- Regional median 0.33× the median ($35,824)
- U.S. median 1.6× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
United States Merchant Marine Academy at a glance
United States Merchant Marine Academy
United States Merchant Marine Academy is a public institution in Kings Point, NY, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Marine Science/Merchant Marine OfficerNaval Architecture and Marine EngineeringSystems Engineering
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian75.2%Hispanic or Latino10.6%Two or More Races5.5%
Schools near United States Merchant Marine Academy
Other campuses in Kings Point, NY when available, plus nearby institutions in New York.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade B) within New York, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is United States Merchant Marine Academy located?
United States Merchant Marine Academy is located in Kings Point, NY.
What is United States Merchant Marine Academy's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at United States Merchant Marine Academy is 34.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,392 applicants and 452 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is United States Merchant Marine Academy's tuition?
United States Merchant Marine Academy tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $895 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $6,174 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does United States Merchant Marine Academy cost?
Reported tuition is $895 and average net price is $6,174 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What explains United States Merchant Marine Academy's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($6,174), completion (82.4% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($90,610). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at United States Merchant Marine Academy?
United States Merchant Marine Academy reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,107 students, White (75.2%), Hispanic or Latino (10.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What test scores do students need for United States Merchant Marine Academy?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, United States Merchant Marine Academy reports midpoint SAT about 1207 and midpoint ACT about 27.
What do graduates of United States Merchant Marine Academy earn?
Median earnings are $96,770 six years after entry and $90,610 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at United States Merchant Marine Academy?
The 150%-time completion rate is 82.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do United States Merchant Marine Academy students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $8,833.
Is United States Merchant Marine Academy public or private?
United States Merchant Marine Academy is a public institution located in Kings Point, NY.
Is United States Merchant Marine Academy an HBCU?
No. United States Merchant Marine Academy is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.