United States Merchant Marine Academy · Kings Point, NY

NCAA Wrestling at the only Service Academy with a free education & civilian career

You have the opportunity to wrestle at USMMA — a $275,000 education fully paid by the U.S. government, with near 100% job placement at graduation.

$275K
Education Value
100%
Job Placement
$150K+
Starting Salary
USMMA wrestling team competing at regionals
USMMA wrestling practice room USMMA wrestling team in practice Wrestling practice at Merchant Marine Academy
01 — Education

Fully Paid, World-Class Education

Our Academy is located in Kings Point, NY, just 20 miles east of New York City. Life at the Academy is infused with the traditions and camaraderie of military service — emphasizing leadership, service, and honor.

Our mission is training elite professionals that drive America's global commerce and transportation, while also offering opportunities in U.S. military service.

$0 tuition · $0 room & board · Fully funded by the U.S. Government
Explore our engineering programs
02 — Wrestling

Top Tier NCAA Division III Program

At USMMA you'll join a premier Division III wrestling program built on hard work, constant learning, and family. Our team's legacy speaks for itself.

35
NCAA
Qualifiers
11
All-
Americans
2
National
Champions
Meet our notable alumni
03 — Sea Year

Travel the World During Sea Year

Sea Year is a hallmark of a USMMA education — paid training on-board U.S. vessels visiting ports across the globe.

Singapore Rotterdam Cape Town Dubai Panama Canal Suez Canal
Sea time for wrestlers is split into two periods — you'll be at the Academy for all four wrestling seasons.
Discover the full Sea Year experience
04 — Career

Exciting Career Options at Graduation

B.S. Degree
Marine Engineering or Transportation (Logistics)
Naval Commission
Ensign in the U.S. Naval Reserve
Coast Guard License
USCG Merchant Mariner Credential
100% Placement
Virtually all grads placed within 3 months
$15,000 – $20,000
Starting monthly salary · Merchant Mariners
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05 — Aviation

Want to Be a Pilot?

USMMA offers aviation options encompassing every branch of the military — including the Air National Guard and Reserve.

We are the only federal service academy that allows you to fly in any branch of the armed forces, and pick the plane and location of your choice.
Navy Coast Guard Army Air Force Marines Air Nat'l Guard Reserve

USMMA requires a 5-year commitment of civilian employment in the maritime industry or service in the military. About 15% of graduates become active duty officers — the majority work in industry. No other service academy provides such a broad array of job choices at graduation.

06 — Admission

Entrance Standards

Standards for entrance into USMMA are competitive:

SAT Min
500 / 500
Math / Verbal
ACT Min
20 / 20
Math / English
Coursework: Completion of Chemistry or Physics, and Trigonometry or Pre-Calculus
Full application guide
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Your Future Starts Here

Ready to take the next step? Apply now and start your journey at Kings Point.

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Head Coach
Beau Bruno
Asst. Coach
Gene Kobilansky
@usmmawrestling
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