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Located in Throggs Neck, New York, this maritime college makes Navy ROTC learning opportunities available for its students. The college is served by a Navy Reserve station located just east of the college. The East River is also close by, giving students an opportunity to get on the water when they want. In addition, the school is located close to New York City, allowing students to leave the college for some recreational activities.


Overview of SUNY Maritime College


SUNY Maritime College is a public institution founded in 1874. Student enrollment is 1,734. Undergraduate students make up 91% of the student body (1,586 students); graduate students number 148 or about 9% of the student body. Male students comprise 88% of the students while female students make up the remaining 12%. The total faculty count is 92; no graduate assistants are on the faculty to help with instruction or papers. This may make it difficult to get time with your professors, as there is a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Students who have applicable life experiences or passing scores on their AP exams are able to submit these for credit. The Carnegie classification for this college is “small programs” within master’s colleges and universities.

General Information


School Type Public
Campus Setting City: Large
Campus Housing Yes
Student Faculty Ratio 15:1
Graduation Rate 66%
Year Founded 1874

Student Enrollment


Total Students1,734

Undergraduate
1,586
Graduate
148

Undergraduate Student

Male 1,396
1,396
Female 190
190

Graduate Student

Male 130
130
Female 18
18

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Admissions


APPLICATION1,355

Male 1,160
Female 195

ACCEPTANCE976

Male 824
Female 152

Acceptance Rate72%

Male 71%
Female 78%

Enrollment 351

Male 130
Female 102
Admissions
Application Fee $50
High School GPA Required
High School Rank -
High School Transcripts Required
College Prep Courses Recommended
Recommendations Recommended
SAT/ACT Required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required
Application Deadline January 31
Common Application Accepted Yes

Tuition Cost & Financial Aid


The cost of attending the SUNY Maritime College isn’t particularly expensive, especially relative to other East Coast colleges. In-state tuition is $8,508 and out-of-state tuition is $18,418. Books and supplies cost around $1,500, while room and board is around $13,256. Other fees total $3,600, giving students and their families a total price of $26,864.

Even so, this may be pricey for some students and their families. If they qualify for federal financial aid, this can help bring down the total cost for families. Once financial aid has paid for a portion of the cost, some amount will usually remain; this is known as the average net price, which for this college is $17,558. The school provides a breakdown of how much families will usually end up paying based on their income as follows.

  • Families earning up to $30,000 pay around $10,567
  • Families earning between $30,001 and $48,000 pay around $14,704
  • Families earning between $48,001 and $75,000 pay around $18,290
  • Families earning between $75,001 and $110,000 pay around $21,971
  • Families earning $110,001 or higher pay around $23,971

Freshmen students who have receive financial aid number about 256, or 49%. Students receiving grants or scholarships total 166, or 49%; on average, they receive $7,263. Students receiving institutional grants and scholarships number 148, or 43%, and they receive an average of $2,965.

Average net price 2017-2018
Net Price $17,558
Average Total Aid $7,263
Students Receiving Financial Aid 75%
Room & Board $13,256

Sticker Price


  • Tuition In-State - $8,508
  • Tuition Out-of-State - $18,418
  • Books and Supplies - $1,500
  • Room & Board - $13,256
  • Other - $3,600

Academics


The retention rate for SUNY Maritime College is 86%, which means that 86 out of every 100 freshman students decide to return for a second academic year.

The 4-year graduation rate for students is 45%. Depending on the intensity of chosen degree programs, students may need to stay in school for another year or two to complete their degrees. This, along with the national trend of college students taking longer to finish their degrees, makes their 6-year graduation rate 66%.

SUNY Maritime College does not offer evening courses for working students. However, they can attend via distance learning (online classes), so they can make progress toward graduation, even if their schedule conflicts with their class times.

Almost 400 students graduate from the college each year. The most popular degree programs are engineering and marine science. Some students do choose to major in business, management, marketing, and related support services degree programs. A few degrees are awarded for students graduating with engineering technology and engineering-related fields, multi/interdisciplinary studies, and physical sciences.

Student Population Total


Student Population 1,734

Undergraduate
1,586
Graduate
148
Evening Classes : No
Distance Learning : Yes

Most Popular Programs & Majors

(# of Diplomas Awarded by Subject)


Transportation and Materials Moving 160 Total Graduates / 42%
Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer 160 Graduates
All Engineering Majors 158 Total Graduates / 41%
Mechanical Engineering 82 Graduates
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering 37 Graduates
Electrical and Electronics Engineering 23 Graduates
Industrial Engineering 16 Graduates
All Business Majors 40 Total Graduates / 10%
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 40 Graduates
All Physical Science Majors 15 Total Graduates / 4%
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General 15 Graduates
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 10 Total Graduates / 3%
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 10 Graduates
All Other Diplomas 0%

Outcome & Salary


These totals make the 4-year cost of education (net price) at SUNY Maritime College $70,232. Looking at their average salaries at different points in their careers, it’s easy to see that alumni from this school will usually earn a solid return on their investment (ROI).

The average salary of a graduate here is $87,000; their early-career salary is $74,700 and their mid-career salary is around $156,300. Their 10-year salary earnings potential is $570,000 and their 20-year salary earnings potential is as high as $2,433,000. This makes their 10-year projected ROI $799,768 and their 20-year projected ROI closer to $2,362,768.

On the other hand, high school graduates who don’t go to college earn a national average salary of $38,792. Their 10-year projected income is $387,920 and their 20-year projected income is $775,840. It’s obvious that the ROI from this degree is significant.

Graduates Salary
College Grads Early Career Salary $74,700
College Grads Average Salary $87,000
College Grads Mid Career Salary $156,300
Return on Investment (ROI)
10 Year Salary Earnings Potential $870,000
20 Year Salary Earnings Potential $2,433,000
Cost of Education (Net Price) 4 Year $70,232
10 Year Projected ROI $799,768
20 Year Projected ROI $2,362,768
No College Education Salary Comparison
National Average Salary $38,792
10 Year Projected Income $387,920
20 Year Projected Income $775,840

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