SUNY Maritime College
Founded 1874
President Wendi Crabb (President)
Fees USD 9,620
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Suburban
SUNY Maritime College is the oldest maritime college in the United States, founded in 1874 and located in Throggs Neck in the Bronx, at the confluence of the East River and Long Island Sound. SUNY Maritime trains students for careers in the maritime industry, including deck and engineering officers, naval architects, and international trade professionals. Students train aboard the Empire State, a 565-foot training vessel. The college enrolls approximately 1,900 students.
Programs
- Marine Transportation — Coast Guard-licensed deck officer programs
- Marine Engineering Technology — Engine room officer programs
- Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering — Ship design programs
- International Transportation & Trade — Maritime business programs
- Facilities Engineering Technology — Land-based engineering
How to Apply
- Application: SUNY Application or Common App
- Application Fee: $50
- Test Scores: Test-optional; middle 50% SAT 1140–1310, ACT 24–29
- Acceptance Rate: ~56%
- Physical Standards: US Coast Guard physical required for license programs
- In-State Tuition: ~$9,620