United States Merchant Marine Academy

United States of America

United States Merchant Marine Academy History                                         

United States Merchant Marine Academy also known as USMMA and Kings Point is an American institution specializing in training officers for United States Merchant Marine. The academy was established in 1943 and currently enrolls over 1100 midshipmen.

United States Merchant Marine Academy Programs, Courses, and Schools

United States Merchant Marine Academy specializes in training officers for US Merchant Marine or United States Merchant Marine. The students at the academy are called Midshipmen and are trained in Ship administration and navigation, laws and customs, marine engineering, and personnel management.

United States Merchant Marine Academy offers 5 major 4-year Bachelor of Science degrees. These degrees include Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management, Marine Transportation, Marine Engineering, Maritime Logistics and Security, and Marine Engineering Systems.

United States Merchant Marine Academy Campuses

United States Merchant Marine Academy has a suburban campus spread over an area of 82 acres near Queens, New York. The campus is home to a number of buildings which house classrooms, lecture halls, office blocks, and a number of student support services.

United States Merchant Marine Academy campus comprises of a Mariner’s Chapel in addition to dining and sports facilities. The academy has invested millions of dollars recently in up gradation of its facilities including engine simulator, cressy pier, Samuel Hall, and old electricity grid.

United States Merchant Marine Academy Achievements

United States Merchant Marine Academy has produced a number of graduates in the past who have held prominent positions in the US Navy, NASA, and other organisations of national importance. The academy has also produced a number of authors, poets, and Olympic champions.

United States Merchant Marine Academy is ranked 3^rd in the list of regional colleges north, 14^th in top performers on social mobility, and 2^nd in top public schools by the prestigious US News and World Report.

United States Merchant Marine Academy USP

United States Merchant Marine Academy boasts of an impressive graduation rate of 97% and acceptance rate of just 22% which makes it a highly selective institution. The academy also boasts of a Regimental Marching Band, Glee Club and Chorus, Newspapers and Yearbook, and Debate Council.

United States Merchant Marine Academy also offers a number of extra activities such as Sailing Squadron, Clubs, Honor societies, Professional society chapters, Lectures and concerts, Voluntary religious programs, Museum exhibits, and 28 varsity sports in addition to tuition fee assistance programs.

United States Merchant Marine Academy Notable Alumni

Mark H. Buzby (Former Rear Admiral of U.S. Navy), Sean Connaughton (Former Administrator of U.S. Maritime Administration), Morgan Reeser (Olympic Silver medalist), and Mark E. Kelly (Former Captain of the U.S. Navy).