Kings Point, NY
Competitive — only about 32 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 8 percentage points since 2019, from 25% to 32% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,693 | 421 | 280 | 25% |
| 2020 | 1,763 | 425 | 280 | 24% |
| 2021 | 1,789 | 451 | 239 | 25% |
| 2022 | 1,532 | 419 | 253 | 27% |
| 2023 | 1,392 | 452 | 277 | 32% |
Fall 2023 applicants
82 of 262 women and 370 of 1,130 men were admitted.
Policy: Required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
United States Merchant Marine Academy has an acceptance rate of 32% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 452 of 1,392 applicants.
Selective. Competitive — only about 32 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
1,392 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 277 enrolled.
Yes. United States Merchant Marine Academy requires admission test scores to be considered for admission.
The acceptance rate has risen 8 percentage points since 2019, from 25% to 32% — it has become less selective.