SUNY Maritime College Admission Requirements

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SUNY Maritime College Admission Overview

SUNY Maritime College admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year SUNY Maritime College admitted 72.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.4 GPA (B+) and SAT 1123-1288 / ACT 22-28. SUNY Maritime College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

SUNY Maritime College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

SUNY Maritime College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

72.4%

Admission Standards

Challenging

Applicant Competition

Low

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Acceptance Rate

The SUNY Maritime College acceptance rate is 72.4%. Last year, 1,281 of 1,769 applicants were admitted. That is the 79th lowest acceptance rate in New York.

Admission Selectivity

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

SUNY Maritime College is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

SUNY Maritime College typically 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. 30% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

SUNY Maritime College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.4

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.4

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at SUNY Maritime College typically have around a 3.4 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. SUNY Maritime College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

41% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #64 in New York for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled SUNY Maritime College freshmen
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 figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

SUNY Maritime College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1123-1288

Freshmen who sent SAT

27%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 570
Math 553
Composite 1123

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 640
Math 648
Composite 1288

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at SUNY Maritime College typically score around a 1210 SAT (middle 50% 1123–1288) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 77th percentile nationally. SUNY Maritime College ranks #59 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1123 to 1288

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

SUNY Maritime College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1210 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at SUNY Maritime College
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1288+	Above 75th	>83%
1210 to 1288	Avg +	73%-83%
1123 to 1210	Avg -	58%-73%
Below 1123	Below mid-50	<58%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

SUNY Maritime College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

22-28

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English N/A
Math N/A
Composite 22

75th Percentile Scores

English N/A
Math N/A
Composite 28

Average ACT

Incoming testers at SUNY Maritime College typically have around a 25 ACT (mid-50 22–28) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 78th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. SUNY Maritime College places #65 among colleges in New York for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 22 to 28

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to SUNY Maritime College without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 25.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at SUNY Maritime College
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
28+	Above 75th	>83%
25 to 28	Avg +	72%-83%
22 to 25	Avg -	58%-72%
Below 22	Below mid-50	<58%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Admission Statistics

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

SUNY Maritime College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	304	1,433	1,769
Accepted	218	1,040	1,281
Acceptance Rate	72%	73%	72%
Enrolled	45	333	378
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	21%	32%	30%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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
Requirement	Used for Admission
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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 31, 2027

Days left to Apply

153

Applicants have 153 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jan 31, 2027.

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at SUNY Maritime College
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	No
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

SUNY Maritime College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 72.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.4 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1123-1288); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025