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The United States Merchant Marine Academy was established in 1942. It is a federal military academy situated in Kings Point, New York. The campus is spread across an area of more than 85 acres.
The United States Merchant Marine Academy offers academic programs related to Marine Engineering, Humanities, Marine Transportation, Mathematics and Science, Naval Science and Physical Education and Athletics.
The United States Merchant Marine Academy’s campus is home to a number of clubs and organizations, including the National Eagle Scout group, the Fencing Club and the Trident Scuba Diving Club.
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Campus LocationSteamboat Rd
Kings Point, NY 11024-1699
USA
Main Tel: (516) 773-5000
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in engineering and transportation.
- High faculty salary.
- High male/female ratio.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Large number of students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- ROTC
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 211 | 4 | | Master | | 1 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 933 in 2007-2008 (1,418 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 98% of enrolled students and graduate students are 2%. About 4% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 96% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| Books and supplies | $ 4,430 | | Other | $ 4,580 |
Financial Aid: United States Merchant Marine Academy participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 61 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 13 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 21 |
Housing and MealsUnited States Merchant Marine Academy provides on-campus housing for 721 of its 1,418 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus. Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.
AthleticsSchool sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the Eastern College Athletic Conference for major sports.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) ENGINEERING (84 awarded) - Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
- Systems Engineering
TRANSPORTATION (127 awarded) - Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer
- Marine Transportation
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