United States Merchant Marine Academy

300 Steamboat Road
Kings Point, NY 11024
http://www.usmma.edu

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Overview
TypePublic institution
Year Founded1943
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students1,021
EndowmentN/A
Application DeadlineMarch 1
Application FeeNone
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineMarch 1
TuitionN/A
Room/BoardN/A
Services
Associated FirmsN/A
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network
MuseumsAmerican Merchant Marine Museum; Global Maritime And Transportation program;
Basic Servicesplacement service, health service
MuseumsAmerican Merchant Marine Museum; Global Maritime And Transportation program;
Periodical SubsN/A
# of BooksN/A
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months100%
within one year100%
within two years100%
Campus Life
Students in fraternitiesN/A
Students in sororitiesN/A
Campus Size82 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housingN/A
College housing typescoed dorms (100%)
Popular Events Ring Dance; Winter Ball; Graduation Ball
Nearest AirportNew York City La Guardia Airport (17), Newark, NJ (40)
Nearest TrainNew York City (Amtrak) Penn Station (20)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCOffered on campus
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, drama/theater, marching band, pep band, student government, student newspaper, yearbook
Number of Organizations27
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternitiesN/A
Students in sororitiesN/A
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Hear This (quarterly)
Honor SocietiesN/A
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Newman Club; Christian Fellowship Club
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Broadening Kings Point Club
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Midships Yearbook, Color Guard, Drill Team, Honor Guard, Eagle Scout Club, Fanfare Trumpets, Sailing, Wakeboarding