More selective than 89% of New York colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
75% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 44% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose USMMA over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
USMMA SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, USMMA is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 560 | 650 |
| SAT math | 550 | 650 |
| ACT composite | 22 | 29 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1110 | 1300 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
USMMA admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 34% | 560–650 | 550–650 | 22–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 32% | 570–650 | 570–650 | 23–29 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is USMMA compared with other New York colleges?
USMMA has the 16th-lowest acceptance rate of 140 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | 21% | 81% | $13,269 |
| 13 | Skidmore College | 21% | 83% | $32,297 |
| 14 | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | 24% | 72% | $41,416 |
| 15 | Yeshivath Zichron Moshe | 30% | 70% | $8,894 |
| 16 | United States Merchant Marine Academy | 34% | 82% | $6,174 |
| 17 | Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland | 37% | — | $10,753 |
| 18 | Binghamton University | 39% | 82% | $21,620 |
| 19 | University of Rochester | 40% | 85% | $29,278 |
| 20 | Manhattan School of Music | 41% | 78% | $51,754 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New York colleges →
Who enrolls at USMMA
College Scorecard; IPEDS
USMMA admissions questions
What is the USMMA acceptance rate?
United States Merchant Marine Academy accepts 34% of applicants, about 1 in 3. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 452 of 1,392 applicants were admitted.
Does USMMA require the SAT or ACT?
United States Merchant Marine Academy requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 75% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 44% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for USMMA?
The middle 50% of United States Merchant Marine Academy enrolled first-year students scored 1110–1300 on the SAT and 22–29 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at USMMA?
61% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (277 of 452).
Is USMMA getting harder to get into?
United States Merchant Marine Academy accepted 34% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 32% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to United States Merchant Marine Academy overview