Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, USMMA's acceptance rate is 27.35% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 60.38%. 1,251 men and 211 women applied to USMMA and 348 men and 71 women students were accepted.
Among them, 218 men and 35 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at USMMA.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 1,532 | 1,251 | 211 | 0 | 70 |
| Admitted | 419 | 348 | 71 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 253 | 218 | 35 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 27.35% | 27.82% | 33.65% | - | 0.00% |
| Yield | 60.38% | 62.64% | 49.30% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 164 students (65% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 89 students (35%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at USMMA.
The median SAT score is 1,216 with 591 SAT EBRW and 625 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 660 and the 25th percentile is 570. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 670 and 25th percentile is 580 .
The median ACT composite score is 25 with 75th percentile score of 28 and 25th percentile score of 20 at USMMA. The median ACT math score is 26 and the ACT English score is 24.
The SAT and ACT scores at United States Merchant Marine Academy are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,084, ACT: 22 - public baccalaureate college - diverse fields).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1150 | 1216 | 1330 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 570 | 591 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 580 | 625 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 25 | 26 | 28 |
| ACT English | 18 | 24 | 28 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Rank, High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, SAT / ACT, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is reqired to be considered in admission process at USMMA. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply United States Merchant Marine Academy.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Required |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Required |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
Application fee is $125 for applying graduate schools. The next table provides general admission information for applying to USMMA.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Graduate Application Fees | $125 |
| Admission Information | https://www.usmma.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | https://www.usmma.edu/admissions |
| Calendar System | Trimester |
| Credits Accepted | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Master |