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United States Merchant Marine Academy is found in Kings Point, New York. Kings Point is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Bachelor's degree at United States Merchant Marine Academy.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. United States Merchant Marine Academy is known for its programs in transportation and engineering.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Hats off to the 24% of those who apply who get accepted. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 555. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 586 and 663. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. United States Merchant Marine Academy has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 927 in 2005 at United States Merchant Marine Academy. A very high share of students at the school are male.
United States Merchant Marine Academy has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. United States Merchant Marine Academy offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Eastern College Athletic Conference, Freedom Football Conference, and Skyline Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
United States Merchant Marine Academy
Steamboat Rd
Kings Point, NY 11024-1699
General Phone: (516) 773-5000
Admissions Phone: (516) 773-5755
Financial Aid Phone: (516) 773-5711
http://WWW.USMMA.EDU
United States Merchant Marine Academy awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 109 | systems engineering, naval and marine engineering |
| Transportation | 109 | merchant marine officer, marine transportation |
Number of programs and degrees for United States Merchant Marine Academy in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 218 | 4 |
In 2005, United States Merchant Marine Academy had a total enrollment of 927 students (927 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 90% |
| Women | 10% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 43% |
| 20-21 | 44% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 10% |
| New York | 9% |
| Florida | 8% |
| Maryland | 7% |
| Virginia | 6% |
| New Jersey | 6% |
| California | 5% |
| Colorado | 5% |
| Pennsylvania | 5% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| Arizona | 3% |
| Mississippi | 2% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
United States Merchant Marine Academy offers campus housing for 755 of its 927 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Kings Point, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,647 | 397 | 24% | 285 | 72% |
| Men | 1,399 | 350 | 25% | 257 | 73% |
| Women | 248 | 47 | 19% | 28 | 60% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 555 | 665 |
| SAT Math | 586 | 663 |
| ACT Verbal | 24 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 25 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 30 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 82% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 22% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (516) 773-5755
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $ 3,990 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,130 |
Financial Aid:
United States Merchant Marine Academy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 289200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (516) 773-5711
United States Merchant Marine Academy has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 50 | 7 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 14 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 16 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 28 | $125,127 | 3 | $112,831 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 17 | $100,989 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 28 | $65,220 | 4 | $80,296 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 7 | $61,782 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 80 | $93,487 | 9 | $100,211 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Freedom Football Conference |
| Basketball | Skyline Conference |
| Baseball | Skyline Conference |
| Track | Eastern College Athletic Conference |
ENGINEERING
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
Systems Engineering
TRANSPORTATION
Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer
Marine Transportation, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets United States Merchant Marine Academy Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Option to study abroad Offers campus housing On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (navy) NCAA athletic conference member
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