Study at United States Merchant Marine Academy

 Profile of United States Merchant Marine Academy

United States Merchant Marine Academy is found in Kings Point, NY. Kings Point is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at United States Merchant Marine Academy.

Course Topics

The school has a tighter focus on specific Course Topics than most colleges its size. United States Merchant Marine Academy is known for its programs in transportation and engineering.

United States Merchant Marine Academy Selectivity

The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.

Faculty

United States Merchant Marine Academy maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at United States Merchant Marine Academy is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Enrollment

Students numbered 933 in 2007 at the school. A very high share of students at United States Merchant Marine Academy are male.

Student Life

The school has a residential or campus feel. United States Merchant Marine Academy offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. United States Merchant Marine Academy values student athletics, and belongs to the Eastern College Athletic Conference.