KINGS POINT, N.Y. July 16, 2025 —The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) is one of the Nation's best colleges for students seeking a great education with excellent career preparation and at a relatively affordable price, according to The Princeton Review®. Last month the education services company named USMMA as one of its Best Value Colleges for 2025. Of the 209 schools, 68 are public institutions, and 141 are private institutions. Nine of the schools are tuition-free.

United States Merchant Marine Academy Welcomes Class of 2029

KINGS POINT, N.Y., June 22, 2025 - Tomorrow, Monday, June 23rd, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy will deliver the 89th commencement address at the United States Merchant Marine Academy.

WASHINGTON — Today, the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced that U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy will deliver the 89th commencement address at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) on Monday, June 23rd.

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KINGS POINT, N.Y., May 28, 2025 – Members of the United States Merchant Marine Academy’s (USMMA) Class of 2025 will ring the bell at Powell Oval after passing U.S. Coast Guard license exams, on Thursday, June 5^th.

KINGS POINT, N.Y., May 28, 2025 – On May 22, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point observed National Maritime Day.

KINGS POINT, N.Y., May 6, 2025—On Friday, May 2, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) welcomed Congressman Jack Bergman of Michigan’s 1st District and Congressman Keith Self of Texas’ 3rd District to Kings Point.

KINGS POINT, N.Y., April 18, 2025 - At this year’s Class of 2025 Battle Standard Dinner, General Randall Reed, Commander, U.S. Transportation Command, took the stage as a distinguished guest speaker.