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U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

Program Information

Popular name

USMMA Kings Point, New York

Program Number

20.807

Program objective

The USMMA is a Federal Service Academy and an accredited institution of higher education to provide instruction to individuals to prepare them for service in the Merchant Marine of the Unites States. USMMA provides undergraduate educational programs leading to a Bachelor of Science degree and a U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Merchant Mariner Credential with an officer endorsement.

Program expenditures, by FY (2023 - 2025)

This chart shows obligations for the program by fiscal year. All data for this chart was provided by the administering agency and sourced from SAM.gov, USASpending.gov, and Treasury.gov.

For more information on each of these data sources, please see the About the data page.

Additional program information

  1. 2016

    In FY 2106, USMMA graduated 229 new licensed merchant marine officer. USMMA welcomed 278 new Midshipman for the Class of 2020. To date, progress is being achieved on these infrastructure improvements. Phases 1 and 2 of the water main replacement project are complete. The final phase, Phase 3B, will be completed in April 2016. The installation of the new 8-inch water main was completed in August 2012 and upgrade of the existing water vault was completed in January 2013. Phase 3 upgrades the water distribution system throughout the campus and is scheduled for completion in April 2016. For the Sewer Pump Replacement Project, upgrades to the Elmridge Road Sewage Lift Station included one new lift pump and renovation of a second lift pump, addition of an emergency generator, and installation of modern electrical equipment. Additionally, the survey phase of the electric grid upgrade project was completed in February 2013. Four projects were completed in the past year including the Zero Deck design, sewer pump replacement, renovation of the museum restrooms and completion of the barracks and facilities safety issues. In FY 2106, USMMA graduated 229 new licensed merchant marine officer. USMMA welcomed 278 new Midshipman for the Class of 2020. To date, progress is being achieved on these infrastructure improvements. Phases 1 and 2 of the water main replacement project are complete. The final phase, Phase 3B, will be completed in April 2016. The installation of the new 8-inch water main was completed in August 2012 and upgrade of the existing water vault was completed in January 2013. Phase 3 upgrades the water distribution system throughout the campus and is scheduled for completion in April 2016. For the Sewer Pump Replacement Project, upgrades to the Elmridge Road Sewage Lift Station included one new lift pump and renovation of a second lift pump, addition of an emergency generator, and installation of modern electrical equipment. Additionally, the survey phase of the electric grid upgrade project was completed in February 2013. Four projects were completed in the past year including the Zero Deck design, sewer pump replacement, renovation of the museum restrooms and completion of the barracks and facilities safety issues.

  2. 2017

    Past Fiscal Year: 2017 Projection: In 2017, the incoming Class of 2021 totaled 279 candidates. Current Fiscal Year: 2018 In 2018, the incoming Class of 2022 totaled 280 candidates. Budget Fiscal Year: 2019 Anticipate 280 candidates to arrive for the Class of 2023.

  3. 2019

    During Academic year 2018-2019, 1009 Midshipman were enrolled and 200 Midshipman graduated.

  4. 2020

    During Academic year 2019-2020, 1034 Midshipman were enrolled and 210 Midshipman graduated.

  5. 2022

    The Class of 2026 reported to the Academy. The total incoming class was 255.

  6. 2023

    The Class of 2027 reported to the Academy. The total incoming class was 269.

  7. 2024

    The Class of 2028 reported to the Academy. The total incoming class was 295.

Single Audit Applies (2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F):

For additional information on single audit requirements for this program, review the current Compliance Supplement.

OMB is working with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and agency offices of inspectors general to include links to relevant oversight reports. This section will be updated once this information is made available.

46 CFR 310 Subpart C; Standard college catalogs and brochures.

  1. Maritime Education and Training Act. Pub. L. 46, 51301-51316 U.S.C.

Program details

Program types

Eligible applicants

Eligible beneficiaries

  • Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans)
  • Student/Trainee
  • U.S. Citizen
  • Youth (16-21)

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