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United States Merchant Marine Academy

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world rank  2612

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Overview

Established in 1943, the United States Merchant Marine Academy is a non-profit public multidisciplinary higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium town of Kings Point (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), New York. This institution also has a branch campus in Great Neck. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 81-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this US higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. USMMA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

United States Merchant Marine Academy's Control Typepublic

Entity

United States Merchant Marine Academy's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

United States Merchant Marine Academy' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

United States Merchant Marine Academy's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym USMMA
Founded 1943
Motto Acta Non Verba
Deeds, Not Words
Colours Blue and gray
Mascot Salty the Sea Eagle
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University Location

Address 300 Steamboat Road
Kings Point
11024-1634 New York
United States
United States Merchant Marine Academy's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
United States Merchant Marine Academy Phone Number +1 (516) 726 5800
United States Merchant Marine Academy Fax Number +1 (516) 773 5390
Other locations Great Neck

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following United States Merchant Marine Academy's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify United States Merchant Marine Academy's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

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Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This United States Merchant Marine Academy's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at United States Merchant Marine Academy.

United States Merchant Marine Academy: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
Not reported
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic United States Merchant Marine Academy's admission information.

United States Merchant Marine Academy's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


United States Merchant Marine Academy's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has United States Merchant Marine Academy a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

United States Merchant Marine Academy's acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this institution a very selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


United States Merchant Marine Academy's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


United States Merchant Marine Academy's Admission Office Admission Office

300 Steamboat Road, Admission Center
Kings Point 11024-1699
(516) 773 5391
866 546 4778

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for United States Merchant Marine Academy.

United States Merchant Marine Academy's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

United States Merchant Marine Academy has an enrollment range of 1,000-1,999 students making it a very small-sized institution.


United States Merchant Marine Academy's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 100-199 academic employees (Faculty).


United States Merchant Marine Academy's Control Type Control Type

United States Merchant Marine Academy is a public higher education institution.


United States Merchant Marine Academy's Entity Type Entity Type

United States Merchant Marine Academy is a non-profit higher education institution.


United States Merchant Marine Academy's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.


United States Merchant Marine Academy's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Trimesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

United States Merchant Marine Academy does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official United States Merchant Marine Academy's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Size & Setting Four-year, small, highly residential institution
Enrollment Profile Very high undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Professions focus, some graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Postbaccalaureate: Single program-Other

Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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United States Merchant Marine Academy's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit United States Merchant Marine Academy's Library

United States Merchant Marine Academy's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 97,012 physical volumes, 4,575 physical media, 1,573 digital/electronic media and 58 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 7 full-time employees, including 4 librarians. United States Merchant Marine Academy's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

United States Merchant Marine Academy's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the United States Merchant Marine Academy provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,005 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

United States Merchant Marine Academy's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of United States Merchant Marine Academy's main services:


United States Merchant Marine Academy's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

United States Merchant Marine Academy's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

United States Merchant Marine Academy's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some programs via distance education at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

United States Merchant Marine Academy's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

United States Merchant Marine Academy's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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United States Merchant Marine Academy's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

United States Merchant Marine Academy is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1949


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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  • Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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YouTube YouTube

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