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United States Merchant Marine Academy admitted student profile
- Acceptance rate: 34%
- SAT (middle 50%): 1110-1300
- ACT (middle 50%): 22-29
United States Merchant Marine Academy is selective. If your GPA and scores land inside its admitted range, admission is realistic and the rest of your application makes the difference.
What you need to get into United States Merchant Marine Academy
Aim to land inside or above the middle 50% range. A SAT around 1300 or an ACT around 29 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students and makes United States Merchant Marine Academy a stronger bet. Below 1110, you are below the typical admit and the rest of your application, essays, rigor, and activities, has to carry more of the decision.
Is United States Merchant Marine Academy a reach, target, or safety for you?
Run your numbers through the calculator above and it will tell you. As a rule: if your stats sit above United States Merchant Marine Academy's range and it is not highly selective, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school admits fewer than one in four applicants, it is a reach for almost everyone. A smart college list balances all three, so pair United States Merchant Marine Academy with schools in each tier.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the chances of getting into United States Merchant Marine Academy?
United States Merchant Marine Academy has a 34% acceptance rate, but that is an average across all applicants, not your personal odds. Your real chances depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to admitted students, plus your essays, rigor, and activities. Use the calculator above to estimate your odds from your own profile.
What SAT score do you need to get into United States Merchant Marine Academy?
The middle 50% of admitted students at United States Merchant Marine Academy scored 1110-1300 on the SAT. Scoring above 1300 puts you in the top quarter of admits; scoring below 1110 means you are below the typical admitted student and will need the rest of your application to carry more weight.
What ACT score do you need to get into United States Merchant Marine Academy?
The middle 50% of admitted students at United States Merchant Marine Academy scored 22-29 on the ACT. Above 29 is strong, below 22 is below the typical admit.
Is United States Merchant Marine Academy a reach, target, or safety school?
It depends on your profile. If your stats are above United States Merchant Marine Academy's admitted range and its acceptance rate is high, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school is highly selective, it is a reach. The calculator above tells you which, based on your numbers.