by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,028 undergraduates in 2020, United States Merchant Marine Academy is a small, public school located in Kings Point, New York. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, United States Merchant Marine Academy offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by United States Merchant Marine Academy can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our United States Merchant Marine Academy Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Federal service academies like United States Merchant Marine Academy offer subsidized tuition (often fully subsidized) in exchange for a period of post-graduation service. United States Merchant Marine Academy can be a great way to get a premium education for little or no cost, but make sure you understand the commitment and the often stringent application requirements. For more information you can review the Federal Military Colleges and Academies page. For more information, you will also want to check out our United States Merchant Marine Academy for Veterans Guide.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the school provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit United States Merchant Marine Academy Disability Services.
United States Merchant Marine Academy not only offers on-campus housing, they require freshmen to live on campus. If you are a returning adult or veteran, you can inquire about being exempted from such a requirement.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
United States Merchant Marine Academy has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,028 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,028 (100.0%). Part-time attendance was N/A (N/A).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,028 | N/A | 1,028 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, United States Merchant Marine Academy is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank United States Merchant Marine Academy #1314 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at United States Merchant Marine Academy by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the United States Merchant Marine Academy Diversity Guide.
United States Merchant Marine Academy has a total of 484 student athletes, 378 men and 106 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $4,424,702 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $3,819,133 |
| Net | $605,569 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to United States Merchant Marine Academy Athletics