United States Merchant Marine Academy
Founded 1943
President Rear Adm. Jack Buono (Superintendent)
Fees USD 0
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Suburban
The United States Merchant Marine Academy (Kings Point) is a federal service academy established in 1943 in Kings Point, Long Island, New York. Kings Point is one of the five US federal service academies and the only one focused on maritime and transportation. All tuition, room, and board are funded by the federal government in exchange for service in the US Merchant Marine and/or US military. The Academy enrolls approximately 1,000 midshipmen.
Programs
- Marine Transportation — Maritime leadership and navigation
- Marine Engineering Systems — ABET-accredited engineering
- Logistics and Intermodal Transportation — Global supply chain management
How to Apply
- Application: Kings Point Application (separate from Common App)
- Congressional Nomination: Required
- Test Scores: Required; middle 50% SAT 1230–1420, ACT 27–32
- Physical Fitness: Required
- Acceptance Rate: ~17%
- Tuition: Fully federally funded
Key Deadlines
- Application Deadline: March 1