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United States Merchant Marine Academy

United States Merchant Marine Academy
300 Steamboat Road
Kings Point, NY 11024-1699

Official telephone: (516) 773-5000
Fax number: (516) 773-5390
Website: https://www.usmma.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 866 546-4778
866 546-4778 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: March 1
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required
Dates test scores should be received: March 1 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank very important
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities very important
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.6
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 100%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 75%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 75%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 1,855
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 411
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 204
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 132
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 93%
Admission may be deferred: no

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