SUNY Maritime College
Location and Contact Information
6 Pennyfield AvenueThroggs Neck, NY 10465-4198
USA
Main Tel: (718) 409-7200
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
State University of New York Maritime College, also known as SUNY Maritime College, is located in the Bronx, New York City. The college was established in the year 1874. The college offers bachelor's, master's and associate's degrees in several maritime subjects which includes engineering degrees in electrical mechanical engineering, marine electrical and electronic systems and naval architecture. The College owns a primary ship, Empire State VI, used to provide hands-on experience of the programs offered. Other degrees offered include international transportation and trade with a required internship. In addition the college offers several other maritime programs.
SUNY Maritime College has an active campus life. The office of student life provides several facilities to the students. The college has over 30 student groups and organizations operating in the campus. Some of the student organizations include Student Activities, Orientation, & Judicial Affairs and the Graduate Student Association.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in hospitality and engineering.
- High male/female ratio.
- Large number of students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High faculty salary.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Other specialized institutions.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 6,090 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,990 |
| Room | $ 6,180 |
| Board | $ 3,750 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,260 |
| Other | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid
SUNY Maritime participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 75% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 54% | $5,147 |
| Institutional Grant | 19% | $2,290 |
| Federal Grant | 20% | $6,186 |
| Pell Grant | 18% | $3,382 |
| Other Federal Grant | 18% | $3,624 |
| State or Local Grant | 35% | $3,047 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 60% | $7,452 |
| Federal Loan | 58% | $5,674 |
| Other Loan | 10% | $11,999 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to SUNY Maritime College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnson & Wales University | Providence, RI | 10,488 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | Reading, PA | 2,800 |
| 3 | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | 2,436 |
| 4 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Pomona, CA | 21,190 |
| 5 | Johnson & Wales University-Florida Campus | North Miami, FL | 1,918 |
| 6 | University of Wisconsin-Stout | Menomonie, WI | 8,839 |
| 7 | Morgan State University | Baltimore, MD | 7,005 |
| 8 | University of Central Florida | Orlando, FL | 50,121 |
| 9 | Texas Tech University | Lubbock, TX | 28,422 |
| 10 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | Stillwater, OK | 22,995 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 220 | 9 |
| Master | 79 | 1 |
| Associate | 7 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 29 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 16 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 28 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,630 in 2009-2010 (1,864 full-time equivalent).
About 92% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 8% of the class.
Undergrads are 86% of enrolled students and graduate students are 14%.
Students under 25 years old represent 83% of the student body. About 1% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 65% Women 54% All 64%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 480-550 Math 510-600
Room and Board
SUNY Maritime provides on-campus housing for 1,281 of its 1,864 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Athletics
School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the Skyline Conference for major sports.
International Study
About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
SUNY Maritime offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Single Postbaccalaureate (Business).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
ENGINEERING
- Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians
HOSPITALITY
- Tourism and Travel Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
SCIENCE
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology