Safety Score
5.20 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Kings Point, NY · Clery Act 2023 · Public
United States Merchant Marine Academy
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 961-student campus.
- 5.20
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,603
- Rank of 3,050
- #166
- NY rank
- 961
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
United States Merchant Marine Academy reports 5.20 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,603 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 5.20
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,603
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 4
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
United States Merchant Marine Academy was unchanged from 4 to 4 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesUnited States Merchant Marine Academy is a Public institution located in Kings Point, NY, enrolling approximately 961 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 11 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NY, it ranks #166 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 961 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at United States Merchant Marine Academy is "Fondling" with 6 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NY averaging 3.13 incidents per 1,000 students, United States Merchant Marine Academy reports 66% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#2603
See peer comparison
State Rank (NY)
#166
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
4
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
United States Merchant Marine Academy percentile rank 14.7%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2603 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
United States Merchant Marine Academy reports 66% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $895
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $895
- Avg Net Price
- $6,174
- Median Debt
- $8,833
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 8%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 34%
- SAT Average
- 1207
- SAT Math Range
- 550–650
- ACT Average
- 27
- ACT Range
- 22–29
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 81%
- Retention Rate
- 84%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $96,770
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $90,610
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyUnited States Merchant Marine Academy: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 33% (3 → 4 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 4 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 2 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 4 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
United States Merchant Marine Academy vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
NY
United States Merchant Marine Academy
5.20 incidents / 1,000 students
AZ
University of Advancing Technology
2.08 incidents / 1,000 students
NC
Shaw University
2.08 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
University of Advancing Technology
Tempe, AZ · 960 enrolled
Safety Score 2.08
Shaw University
Raleigh, NC · 962 enrolled
Safety Score 2.08
Illinois College
Jacksonville, IL · 958 enrolled
Safety Score 8.35
Wilmington College
Wilmington, OH · 964 enrolled
Safety Score 3.11
Lincoln Technical Institute-Mahwah
Mahwah, NJ · 964 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest United States Merchant Marine Academy nationally (rank #2603), regardless of size or state.
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA
National Rank #2602
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
National Rank #2604
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA
National Rank #2601
Coppin State University
Baltimore, MD
National Rank #2605
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO
National Rank #2600
Frequently Asked Questions
Is United States Merchant Marine Academy safe?
United States Merchant Marine Academy has a safety score of 5.20 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,603 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at United States Merchant Marine Academy?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does United States Merchant Marine Academy compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NY.
Does United States Merchant Marine Academy have fire safety data?
Yes. United States Merchant Marine Academy reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding United States Merchant Marine Academy's Safety Profile
United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY enrolls 961 students and has a safety score of 5.20 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2603 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 4 from 2022 to 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
United States Merchant Marine Academy's 5.20 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh United States Merchant Marine Academy against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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