United States Merchant Marine Academy Admissions Information

27%
Acceptance Rate
$0
Application Fee
1,532
Total Applicants
60%
Yield Rate

Admissions Overview

The admission process at United States Merchant Marine Academy has a 27% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. United States Merchant Marine Academy has test requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.

Selectivity

27%

Selective

Application Volume

1,532

Total Applicants

Enrollment Yield

60%

Students who enroll

Admission Requirements

The admission process at United States Merchant Marine Academy has a 27% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at United States Merchant Marine Academy evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.

Testing Policy

Test Required

Standardized test scores are required for admission

Application Cost

$0

No application fee required

Complete Application Requirements

Required for Admission

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High School Transcript
Required
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High School GPA
Required
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Standardized Test Scores
Required
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English Proficiency Test
Required
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Personal Statement/Essay
Required
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Letters of Recommendation
Required
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High School Class Rank
Required

Optional (Considered if Submitted)

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Work Experience
Optional

Not Considered for Admission

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Legacy Status
Not Considered
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Other Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not Considered

Note: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.

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Test Scores

Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at United States Merchant Marine Academy. About 65% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,150 to 1,330. Additionally, about 35% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 20 to 28.

SAT Scores

65% of students submitted
Total Score

400

1600

1150 โ€“ 1330

Reading and Writing

200

800

570 โ€“ 660

Math

200

800

580 โ€“ 670

ACT Scores

35% of students submitted
Composite Score

1

36

20 โ€“ 28

English

1

36

18 โ€“ 28

Math

1

36

25 โ€“ 28

Admission Statistics

1,532 students applied to USMMA. Of those, 27% were accepted (419 students). Of these 419 accepted students, 253 chose to enroll.

1,532

Total Applicants

419

Students Admitted

253

Students Enrolled

27%

Acceptance Rate

Admission Funnel

Applied
1,532
Admitted
419
Enrolled
253