USMMA Admission Requirements
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USMMA Admission Overview
USMMA admission requirements are highly competitive. Last year USMMA admitted 34.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.6 GPA (A-) and SAT 1110-1300 / ACT 22-29. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
USMMA requires the SAT or ACT.
USMMA Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
High
Admission difficulty for United States Merchant Marine Academy
Acceptance Rate
The USMMA acceptance rate is 34.2%. Last year, 468 of 1,367 applicants were admitted. That is the 16th lowest acceptance rate in New York and the 122nd lowest in the nation.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into USMMA and can you get accepted?
USMMA is a highly competitive school to get into, admitting fewer than half of applicants. You have a moderate chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
United States Merchant Marine Academy typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.6. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. Of those admitted, 64% enrolled. That suggests USMMA is a top choice for many students who are offered a place.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
USMMA GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.6Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.6
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at USMMA typically have around a 3.6 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school.
The school ranks #40 in New York for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
USMMA SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1110-1300Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
78%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 560
- Math 550
- Composite 1110
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 650
- Math 650
- Composite 1300
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at USMMA typically score around a 1210 SAT (middle 50% 1110–1300) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 77th percentile nationally. USMMA ranks #60 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1110 to 1300
SAT policy
You must send SAT or ACT for 2024-25. Confirm current rules on the school's site.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1210 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
USMMA ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
22-29Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
42%25th Percentile Scores
- English 21
- Math 22
- Composite 22
75th Percentile Scores
- English 28
- Math 28
- Composite 29
Average ACT
Incoming testers at USMMA typically have around a 25 ACT (mid-50 22–29) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 78th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. USMMA places #66 among colleges in New York for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 22 to 29
ACT policy
ACT or SAT is required for 2024-25. Check the school's site for current rules.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 25.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
57% of United States Merchant Marine Academy freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 33% are in the top ten percent.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to United States Merchant Marine Academy and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Mar 1, 2027Days left to Apply
182Applicants have 182 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Mar 1, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to United States Merchant Marine Academy is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
USMMA is test-required for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 34.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.6 GPA (about an A- average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=197027.
GPA calculator: United States Merchant Marine Academy GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026