Navy ROTC at the United States Merchant Marine Academy?

Does the United States Merchant Marine Academy offer a Navy ROTC program? I'm interested in exploring different ROTC options as I think about my future after high school, and any info on this would be great!

The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) actually has a unique structure that is somewhat equivalent to an ROTC program, but it's not labeled as such. When you enroll in USMMA, you're committing to a service obligation after graduation. This means that once you complete your degree, you have a mandatory service requirement.

You can fulfill this requirement in various ways: Either serving as a commissioned officer on active duty in any branch of the armed forces or serving in the reserves, including the Navy Reserve, and working in the maritime industry for at least five years. So, while it doesn't specifically have a Navy ROTC, the program at USMMA does include structured, military-style training similar to an ROTC program and prepares you for service in the Navy or any other branch of the military. The main difference is that, instead of it being an optional program, all students are included in this structure.

Keep in mind that as a federal service academy, USMMA is a very competitive school and is quite small, so it's a unique environment compared to many other colleges with Navy ROTC programs. It offers excellent career and service opportunities, so it may be a great fit for you if you're considering a future in the maritime industry or military service.