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SUNY Maritime College

Throggs Neck, New York 10465-4198

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Top graduate earnings — known for engineering

SUNY Maritime College is a public institution in Throggs Neck with particular strength in engineering and business. With an average SAT of 1199, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

75% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $95,951 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,781.

Established
1874
Motto
Loyalty, Valor
Mascot
Privateer Pete
Type
Public maritime college
Division
Division III

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79%Acceptance
1199SAT Avg
1,242Students
14:1Student:Faculty
75%Grad Rate
$95,951Earnings 10yr
$21,781Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate78.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1199

Reading & WritingMid: 594
545640
MathMid: 600
546645

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2226

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Financial Aid

Pell Grant eligible
21%
First-generation
21%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,540
Tuition (out-of-state)$18,450
Room & Board$16,146
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$28,880
Average Net Price$21,781
Median Debt at Graduation$23,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$246

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,478
$30–48K$15,378
$48–75K$22,225
$75–110K$21,922
$110K+$26,193

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

59.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

1.3%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,875

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Academics

Student-faculty ratio
14:1

Programs (16)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

80%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
1,242
Gender Split
12% / 88%
Women / Men
First Generation
21%
Pell Grant Recipients
21%

Race & Ethnicity

White 65%
Black 6%
Hispanic 16%
Asian 4%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate74.9%
Freshman Retention79.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$83,439
10 Years$95,951

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • This was done in 1873, but the school lacked a ship.
  • Mary's arrived in New York harbor and became the first home of the New York Nautical School, the college's initial name.
  • SUNY Maritime College from the shore By 1907, the St.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

160Very High

Estimated from NY state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M
13 mi(23 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
93 mi(161 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
178 mi(309 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

LGA New York LaGuardia5 mi
JFK New York JFK11 mi
EWR Newark Liberty21 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA178 mi · ~5h 9m drive
New York, NY13 mi · ~23 min drive
Hartford, CT88 mi · ~2h 33m drive
Providence, RI142 mi · ~4h 6m drive
Albany, NY128 mi · ~3h 42m drive
Syracuse, NY196 mi · ~5h 40m drive
Rochester, NY254 mi · ~7h 20m drive
Buffalo, NY298 mi · ~8h 37m drive
Philadelphia, PA93 mi · ~2h 41m drive
Pittsburgh, PA326 mi · ~9h 25m drive
Harrisburg, PA166 mi · ~4h 48m drive
Newark, NJ20 mi · ~35 min drive
Trenton, NJ64 mi · ~1h 51m drive
Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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