United States Merchant Marine Academy

https://www.usmma.edu

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2023 Average Net Price

$5,173

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

32.5%

1,392 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

961

98.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

80.6%

212 Graduates

About

United States Merchant Marine Academy is a higher education institution located in Nassau County, NY. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at United States Merchant Marine Academy were Marine Science & Merchant Marine Officer (105 degrees awarded), Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering (84 degrees), and Systems Engineering (30 degrees).

In 2023, 223 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at United States Merchant Marine Academy. 28.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 71.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (177 degrees), 11.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (16 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at United States Merchant Marine Academy was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 51 total borrowers.

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,173.

In 2023, 11% of undergraduate students attending United States Merchant Marine Academy received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 7% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at United States Merchant Marine Academy was $0. The cost of tuition at United States Merchant Marine Academy is $−29,280 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of United States Merchant Marine Academy (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,173

2023 Value

5.77%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 United States Merchant Marine Academy had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,173. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of United States Merchant Marine Academy grew by 5.77%.

This chart compares the average net price of United States Merchant Marine Academy (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$4,591

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at United States Merchant Marine Academy was of $0 in 2023. The cost of room and board remained the same by NaNM% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $4,591. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 0.196% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at United States Merchant Marine Academy (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

11%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

11% of undergraduate students at United States Merchant Marine Academy received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 8.33% with respect to 2022, when 12% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at United States Merchant Marine Academy (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at United States Merchant Marine Academy was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 51 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

United States Merchant Marine Academy received 1,392 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 9.14% annual growth. Out of those 1,392 applicants, 452 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 32.5% acceptance rate.

There were 961 students enrolled at United States Merchant Marine Academy in 2023. 75% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

United States Merchant Marine Academy has an overall enrollment yield of 61.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

32.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

452

Accepted Out of 1,392

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of United States Merchant Marine Academy was 32.5% (452 admissions from 1,392 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 27.3%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 9.14%, while admissions grew by 7.88%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of United States Merchant Marine Academy (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

75%

Submission Percentage (2023)

208

Scores Submitted (2023)

75% of enrolled first-time students at United States Merchant Marine Academy in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

United States Merchant Marine Academy had a total enrollment of 961 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at United States Merchant Marine Academy is 947 students and the part-time enrollment is 14. This means that 98.5% of students enrolled at United States Merchant Marine Academy are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at United States Merchant Marine Academy, both undergraduate and graduate, is 76.5% White, 8.43% Hispanic or Latino, 6.76% Two or More Races, 4.58% Asian, 1.98% Black or African American, 0.52% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.104% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at United States Merchant Marine Academy in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (63.7%), followed by White Female (14%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (6.12%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

98.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at United States Merchant Marine Academy in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 961 students. The full-time enrollment at United States Merchant Marine Academy is 947 and the part-time enrollment is 14. This means that 98.5% of students enrolled at United States Merchant Marine Academy are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at United States Merchant Marine Academy (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

90%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at United States Merchant Marine Academy was 90%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), United States Merchant Marine Academy had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at United States Merchant Marine Academy (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
735 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
81 enrolled students
Two or More Races
65 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at United States Merchant Marine Academy is 76.5% White, 8.43% Hispanic or Latino, 6.76% Two or More Races, 4.58% Asian, 1.98% Black or African American, 0.52% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.104% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 95 fewer women than men received degrees from United States Merchant Marine Academy. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at United States Merchant Marine Academy is white (177 degrees awarded). There were 11.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (16 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at United States Merchant Marine Academy is Marine Science & Merchant Marine Officer (105 degrees awarded), followed by Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering (84 degrees) and Systems Engineering (30 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at United States Merchant Marine Academy, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (105 degrees awarded) and Engineering (118 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at United States Merchant Marine Academy are Software developers (447,038 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (354,099 people), Civil engineers (294,720 people), Other managers (293,737 people), and Mechanical engineers (212,613 people).

The most specialized majors at United States Merchant Marine Academy in 2023 are Transportation (105 degrees awarded) and Engineering (118 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at United States Merchant Marine Academy are Podiatrists, Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at United States Merchant Marine Academy are Transportation (105 degrees awarded) and Engineering (118 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at United States Merchant Marine Academy are Computer Systems Design (426,215 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (415,701 people), Construction (272,479 people), Aircraft & parts manufacturing (163,830 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (158,884 people).

The most specialized majors at United States Merchant Marine Academy are Transportation (105 degrees awarded) and Engineering (118 degrees) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by United States Merchant Marine Academy.

Most Common (2023)

Marine Science & Merchant Marine Officer
105 degrees awarded
Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering
84 degrees awarded
Systems Engineering
30 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at United States Merchant Marine Academy was Marine Science & Merchant Marine Officer with 105 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at United States Merchant Marine Academy according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

159

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 159 degrees were awarded to men at United States Merchant Marine Academy, which is 2.48 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (64).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at United States Merchant Marine Academy by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 70 degrees were awarded to men at United States Merchant Marine Academy in Marine Science & Merchant Marine Officer, which is 2 times more than the 35 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 35 degrees were awarded to men at United States Merchant Marine Academy in Marine Science & Merchant Marine Officer, which is 0.5 times less than the 70 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

74%

100% Completion Time

81%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 74% of students graduating from United States Merchant Marine Academy completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 81% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 81% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at United States Merchant Marine Academy is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.89% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
177 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
16 degrees awarded
Asian
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at United States Merchant Marine Academy is white (177 degrees awarded). There were 11.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (16 degrees).

2.24% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
128 degrees awarded
White Female
49 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Male
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at United States Merchant Marine Academy is white male (128 degrees awarded). There were 2.61 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (49 degrees).

Operations

United States Merchant Marine Academy employs 34 Instructors, 32 Associate professors and 22 Assistant professors. Most academics at United States Merchant Marine Academy are Male Associate professor (28), Male Instructor (28), and Male Assistant professor (17).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at United States Merchant Marine Academy are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 49 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 25 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 24 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$31.9M

2023 Salaries

5.29%

growth from 2022

In 2023, United States Merchant Marine Academy paid a median of $31.9M in salaries, a 5.29% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.31% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.94% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$15M

Instructional Salaries

113

Number of Employees

In 2023, United States Merchant Marine Academy paid a total of $15M to 113 employees working as instructors, which represents 47% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

34 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

49 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at United States Merchant Marine Academy were Instructor with 34 employees, Associate professor with 32 employees, and Assistant professor with 22 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at United States Merchant Marine Academy were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 49 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 25 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 24 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Male Instructor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at United States Merchant Marine Academy was Male Associate professor with 28 employees, Male Instructor with 28 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 17 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at United States Merchant Marine Academy.

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