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The State University of New York Maritime College, or SUNY Maritime College, traces its roots to the New York Nautical School that was established in 1874. It became the New York State Merchant Marine Academy, and in 1948, was incorporated into the SUNY system. The SUNY Maritime College is situated in the Bronx, New York City.
SUNY Maritime College offers a large number of associate’s degrees in applied science, bachelor’s degrees in science and engineering, and master’s degrees in science. Special programs in naval architecture are also available.
The sports teams of SUNY Maritime College are known as the Privateers. They participate in football, basketball, baseball, swimming, softball, lacrosse, soccer, cross country, rugby, rifle and pistol, and volleyball. The Privateers compete in the NCAA Divisions I, II and III.
SUNY Maritime is in Throggs Neck, NY. Throggs Neck is a large city. The school is a public institution. SUNY Maritime issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
The school stays focused on a few key areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at SUNY Maritime include science and engineering.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. The top quarter of students at SUNY Maritime scored at least 560 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 490 to 590 in 2007-2008.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 1,487 students study at SUNY Maritime (in 2007-2008). The school is essentially a male school.
Students at SUNY Maritime can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Independent Northeast Region and Skyline Conference athletics.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"MISSION OF THE MARITIME COLLEGE
The Maritime College is a small, prestigious college of the State University of New York. Its mission is to provide: A learning environment that stimulates intellectual growth, scholarship, and creativity. An innovative, ôhands-onö approach to instruction directed by a dedicated faculty composed of experts in their fields, quality undergraduate and graduate programs in international business, engineering, science, and technology, with particular emphasis on the maritime industry. A structured community which emphasizes responsible citizenship and self-discipline, and which maximizes opportunities for exercising leadership. The opportunity for its graduates to qualify for licensure as merchant marine officers and for commissioning in the United States Armed Forces. Through its graduates, a quality workforce and prospective leaders for the state, national, and maritime and international business community, and a nationally and internationally recognized resource of expertise in its specialized disciplines as they relate to the maritime field."
More complete details are provided below.
SUNY Maritime College
6 Pennyfield Avenue
Throggs Neck, NY 10465-4198
General Phone: (718) 409-7200
http://www.sunymaritime.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitality | 116 | tourism and travel |
| Engineering | 98 | naval and marine engineering, engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, electrical engineering |
| Business and Management | 34 | business and related services |
| Science | 14 | atmospheric sciences |
| Engineering Technician | 4 | engineering technician |
| Liberal Arts | 2 | liberal arts and humanities |
Number of programs and degrees for SUNY Maritime in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 218 | 9 |
| Master's degree | 46 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, SUNY Maritime had a total enrollment of 1,487 students (1,736 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 93% |
| Women | 7% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 12% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 69% |
| New Jersey | 10% |
| (International Students) | 5% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of , for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,345 | 929 | 69% | 402 | 43% |
| Men | 1,172 | 821 | 70% | 372 | 45% |
| Women | 173 | 108 | 62% | 30 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 93% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 30% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,426 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,686 |
| Room and board | $ 9,500 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,710 |
Financial Aid:
SUNY Maritime participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 285300)
SUNY Maritime has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 26 | 5 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 8 | 4 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 18 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecturer | calendar year | 4 | $55,113 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $55,113 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 12 | $79,793 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $74,571 | 3 | $65,166 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $65,833 | 4 | $53,323 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 14 | $55,613 | 3 | $49,140 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 48 | $67,741 | 13 | $58,568 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Independent Northeast Region |
| Basketball | Skyline Conference |
| Baseball | Skyline Conference |
| Track | Skyline Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets SUNY Maritime Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
Notable:
Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (navy) NCAA athletic conference member
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