ROTC at United States Merchant Marine Academy
Kings Point, NY
Yes — United States Merchant Marine Academy hosts Navy ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
United States Merchant Marine Academy hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Cross-town & partner options
United States Merchant Marine Academy students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at United States Merchant Marine Academy in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 4.9 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 16 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men83%
- White73%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
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Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from United States Merchant Marine Academy. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
United States Merchant Marine Academy has undergraduate students. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for United States Merchant Marine Academy.
VA lists no veteran designations for this school.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at United States Merchant Marine Academy: FAQ
Does United States Merchant Marine Academy have ROTC?
Yes — United States Merchant Marine Academy hosts Navy ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can United States Merchant Marine Academy students join?
Navy ROTC (on campus, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Department of Naval Science).
Is ROTC at United States Merchant Marine Academy on campus or cross-town?
Navy ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at United States Merchant Marine Academy.
School links and location
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