United States Merchant Marine Academy
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 32%
Average High School GPA: 3.6
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Required
SAT Range: 1140-1300
ACT Range: 23-29
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: Approximately 947
Public or Private: Public
University Religious Affiliation: None
Political Leaning: Moderate
In-State Tuition: $0
Out-of-State Tuition: $0
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: Kings Point, New York
Setting: Suburban
U.S. Region: Northeast
Average Winter Temperature: January daily average is 36°F (2°C)
Average Summer Temperature: July daily average is 79°F (26°C)
Average Annual Precipitation: Approximately 42 inches (1,067 mm)
Nearest Airport: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) — Approximately 15 miles (40-minute drive) from campus
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Social Media
Instagram: @usmmacademy
Swim team instagram: @usmma_swimdive
Twitter: @UsmmaO
Facebook:U.S. Merchant Marine Academy - USMMA
LinkedIn: United States Merchant Marine Academy
YouTube: U.S. Merchant Marine Academy-Official USMMA
TikTok: N/A
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University Athletics
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: O’Hara Hall
Head Coach: Commander Sean M. Tedesco
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #66
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #2 in New Jersey Athletic Conference
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #64
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #8 in New Jersey Athletic ConferenceI
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U.S. News College Rankings
#30 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie)
At schools where doctorate not offered
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Forbes Top Colleges
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: A-
Academics: B
Diversity: B-
Athletics: B-
Professors: C-
Dorms: B
Student Life: C+
Value: A+
Campus: C-
Party Scene: C
Location: B-
Campus Food: C-
Safety: B+
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #709 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: NR
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