United States Merchant Marine Academy Acceptance Rate
Kings Point, New York · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,392
- Admitted
- 452
- Yield
- 61.3%
- Test policy
- Test scores required
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 9 years of federal data, United States Merchant Marine Academy's acceptance rate has risen from 21.7% in 2015–16 to 32.5% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 1,662 to 1,392 (-16%) over that period.
Its 32.5% rate makes United States Merchant Marine Academy more selective than about 92% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 87%.
United States Merchant Marine Academy requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 61.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–16 | 1,662 | 361 | 21.7% | 255 |
| 2016–17 | 1,872 | 380 | 20.3% | 279 |
| 2017–18 | 1,855 | 411 | 22.2% | 279 |
| 2018–19 | 1,863 | 408 | 21.9% | 280 |
| 2019–20 | 1,693 | 421 | 24.9% | 280 |
| 2020–21 | 1,763 | 425 | 24.1% | 280 |
| 2021–22 | 1,789 | 451 | 25.2% | 239 |
| 2022–23 | 1,532 | 419 | 27.3% | 253 |
| 2023–24 | 1,392 | 452 | 32.5% | 277 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 262 | 82 | 31.3% |
| Men | 1,130 | 370 | 32.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 570–650 | 75% |
| SAT Math | 570–650 | |
| ACT Composite | 23–29 | 44% |
How United States Merchant compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is United States Merchant Marine Academy's acceptance rate?
United States Merchant Marine Academy's acceptance rate is 32.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (452 admitted of 1,392 applicants).
Is United States Merchant Marine Academy test optional?
United States Merchant Marine Academy requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to United States Merchant Marine Academy?
United States Merchant Marine Academy received 1,392 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 452.
What SAT score do you need for United States Merchant Marine Academy?
Admitted students at United States Merchant Marine Academy typically scored 570–650 on SAT Reading/Writing and 570–650 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is United States Merchant Marine Academy getting harder to get into?
United States Merchant Marine Academy has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 21.7% in 2015–16 to 32.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2015–16 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.usmma.edu/.