UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY

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United States Merchant Marine Academy

School Overview

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a large city (in Kings Point, NY). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.

Contacting the School

Steamboat Rd
Kings Point, NY 11024-1699
Main Phone: (516) 773-5000
Web Site: www.usmma.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 905 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 241 male students and 41 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 85.5% of the student body, while females made up 14.5%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (2)%, Hispanic (4)%, Asian (4)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 24.6% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 620. One quarter of students scored at least 675.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 600 or higher. One fourth of students scored 655 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree

Degree Programs

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Engineering

Transportation Vehicle And Equipment Operator

Water Transportation

School Accreditation

United States Merchant Marine Academy reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

United States Merchant Marine Academy is accredited regionally.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

United States Merchant Marine Academy belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Skyline Conference (for basketball, and baseball).
Freedom Football Conference (for football).
Eastern College Athletic Conference (for track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

Secondary school rank is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
Recommendations are required.
A college preparatory program is required.

Recommended (but not required):

High-school GPA is recommended.
Secondary school record is recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is recommended.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is recommended for international students.

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