Established in 1943, the United States Merchant Marine Academy trains and educates future midshipmen to serve and guard our boarders in the U.S. Marine Corp. USMMA is organized into six academic divisions. The curriculum includes courses in marine transportation, marine engineering, naval science and others. Training at the academy is no easy task. Midshipmen go through a rigorous program that challenges them both physically and mentally. By sophomore year, midshipmen receive training out at sea learning sailing and trade routes across the world. For over 65 years, the United States Merchant Marine Academy has developed the best Marines serving the United States. It is the school’s mission to educate future leaders to serve in America’s marine transportation and defense during times of war and peace.
Location: Kings Port, NY
Type of Institution: Four-year, public military academy
Tuition and Fees (per year)
• In-State/Out-of-State: $6,603*
*Government Aid is provided for Education, Room and Board, Uniforms, and books. Government Aid does not cover Midshipman Fees which include: Plebe Laptop Package, Extended Laptop Warranty, Wash-and-fold Laundry service, washer and dryer rental service, tailor and seamstress service, Barber and hairdresser service, Supplemental accident insurance.
Size: 900+ students
Percentage of African-American Students: 2%
Percentage of Men: 87%
Percentage of Women: 13%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Degrees Offered: Bachelor’s
Colleges/Schools: Marine Transportation, Marine Engineering, Marine Engineering Systems, Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management, Maritime Operations and Technology, Logistics and Intermodal Transportation
Housing: On-campus housing provided. All students are required to stay on campus.
City Life: 20 miles outside of New York City, Central Park, Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Times Square, museums, theater and performing arts (Alvin Ailey Dance Company), art galleries, major production companies, national and international news channels, concerts and shows, film/television/movie shoots and screenings, professional sports: NBA (Knicks, Brooklyn Nets), WNBA (Liberty), MLB (Yankees, Mets), NFL (Giants, Jets), NHL (Rangers)
Website: www.usmma.edu/default.htm
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/United-States-Merchant-Marine-Academy/29942317466
