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About SUNY Maritime College

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SUNY Maritime College is a public university in Throggs Neck, NY, known for its maritime focused, engineering and business, and small public college. With an acceptance rate of 80%, SUNY Maritime College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 284 students each year. SUNY Maritime College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1140–1300, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. SUNY Maritime College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $6,923 per year; the sticker price of $37,929 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

SUNY Maritime College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

80%
Overall Accept Rate
1220
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1140 – 1300 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to SUNY Maritime College

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Essay Strategy
SUNY Maritime applicants should clearly explain in their essays why they want a regimented, nautical lifestyle and not just a traditional college experience. Admissions wants to see that you understand what the Regiment of Cadets means for your daily life on campus.
Application Strategy
Make sure your application materials specifically name the U.S. Coast Guard license or the maritime career path you are targeting, whether that is marine transportation, marine engineering, or another program. SUNY Maritime wants to see a clear vocational purpose, not just general interest in the ocean.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What SUNY Maritime College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$38k/yr$11.7k
30k-48k~$38k/yr$17.6k
48k-75k~$38k/yr$20.7k
75k-110k~$38k/yr$23.6k
110k+~$38k/yr$27.6k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

75%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$83k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,655
Undergrad Enrollment
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