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SUNY Maritime College Admission Requirements

Throggs Neck, New York

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Your chances of getting into SUNY Maritime College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

80.3%
Admission Difficulty for SUNY Maritime College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Challenging 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at SUNY Maritime College is 80.3%.  Its admission rate is the 103rd lowest in New York.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into SUNY Maritime College and can you get accepted?

SUNY Maritime College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 1,074 out of the 1,337 who applied were admitted.

SUNY Maritime College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.4. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 26% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into SUNY Maritime College?

80% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to SUNY Maritime College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.4 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1220 on the SAT
  • Score 26 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class

SUNY Maritime College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.4

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into SUNY Maritime College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into SUNY Maritime College are to have around a 3.4 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.4 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as SUNY Maritime College accepts 80% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at SUNY Maritime College is 3.4 on the 4.0 scale. 41% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #65 in New York for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since SUNY Maritime College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted SUNY Maritime College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 41.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 25.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 25.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 6.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 3.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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SUNY Maritime College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to SUNY Maritime College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 31% of students submitted SAT scores and 9% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1140-1300

Applicants Submitting SAT 

31%
SAT Scores for SUNY Maritime College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 570
Math 25th Percentile 570
Composite 25th Percentile 1140
SAT Scores for SUNY Maritime College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 650
Math 75th Percentile 650
Composite 75th Percentile 1300
Average SAT Score 1220

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to SUNY Maritime College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at SUNY Maritime College is 1220 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1140-1300. Students who get into SUNY Maritime College score in the top 34 percent of all SAT test takers..  SUNY Maritime College ranks #48 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1220 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. SUNY Maritime College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1140 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1140, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1060, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

SUNY Maritime College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1220 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1220, you have around a 80% chance of being admitted. A 1300 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 88% chance of getting in.

SUNY Maritime College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1300 and Above Good >88%
1220 to 1300 Avg + 80%-88%
1140 to 1220 Avg - 68%-80%
1060 to 1140 Reach 53%-68%
Less than 1060 Low <53%
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SUNY Maritime College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

24-28 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

9%
ACT Scores for SUNY Maritime College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile 24
ACT Scores for SUNY Maritime College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile 28
Average ACT Score 26

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into SUNY Maritime College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to SUNY Maritime College is 26, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 24 and 28.  The school ranks #63 in New York for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 26. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 24 and score in the score in the top 27 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 22.

9 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to SUNY Maritime College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as SUNY Maritime College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into SUNY Maritime College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 26 score has around 80% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 88% with a 28 ACT score.

SUNY Maritime College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
28 and Above Good >88%
26 to 28 Avg + 80%-88%
24 to 26 Avg - 68%-80%
22 to 24 Reach 53%-68%
Less than 22 Low <53%
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High School Class Rank

63% of SUNY Maritime College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 0% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted SUNY Maritime College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 0%
Top 25% of class 0%
Top 50% of class 63%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

SUNY Maritime College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 198 1,139 1,337
Accepted 159 915 1,074
Acceptance Rate 80% 80% 80%
Enrolled 30 254 284
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 19% 28% 26%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 31, 2025

Days left to Apply

37

Applicants have 37 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on Jan 31, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to SUNY Maritime College is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to SUNY Maritime College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

SUNY Maritime College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at SUNY Maritime College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit No
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because SUNY Maritime College is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.4 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1220 and ACT of 26 will almost guarantee your admission.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196291 IPEDS survey data for SUNY Maritime College.

Last updated February 24, 2024