Navigate Your Future at SUNY Maritime College
Set sail on a one-of-a-kind college journey at SUNY Maritime College—New York City’s premier waterfront institution. Located at the edge of the East River with breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline, Maritime College is where education meets experience and tradition powers opportunity.
At Maritime, students don’t just learn—they lead, build, and explore. Whether you're charting a course toward a high-powered business career, solving tomorrow's engineering challenges, or preparing to travel the globe as a licensed ship officer, Maritime College offers hands-on training, cutting-edge facilities, and unmatched career outcomes.
- Top-ranked return on investment
- 90 %+ job placement rate
- Industry-connected faculty and real-world internships
- Optional participation in the Regiment of Cadets—a structured, leadership-focused lifestyle
- Home to the Training Ship Empire State VII, a state-of-the-art classroom at sea
From sea to shore, our students graduate confident, credentialed, and career-ready.
Apply today and discover how SUNY Maritime can launch your future.
Learn by doing. Lead by example. Succeed by design.
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Value the Experience Apply to Maritime College!
Apply to Maritime College and launch a career that moves the world. As one of the nation’s premier maritime institutions, SUNY Maritime offers a unique blend of hands-on learning, rigorous academics, and real-world experience on land and at sea. Whether you aspire to be an engineer, deck officer, business leader, or marine environmental scientist, our programs prepare you to navigate the global economy confidently. Apply now to join a tight-knit, purpose-driven community and chart your path to success.
Tuition and Fees
Invest smart. Sail far.
At Maritime College, you get a world-class, career-focused education at a fraction of the cost of private institutions. As part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, Maritime offers one of the best values in higher education, combining low in-state tuition rates with exceptional career outcomes.
With over 90% job placement and a nationally ranked return on investment, your Maritime degree pays off—on land and at sea. Financial aid, scholarships, and military benefits make this premier education even more accessible to students from all backgrounds.
Financial Aid
Making College Affordable
At Maritime College, we believe that cost should never be a barrier to opportunity. That’s why more than 80% of our students receive financial aid, including grants, scholarships, work-study, and low-interest federal loans.
Our dedicated Financial Aid Office works closely with students and families to create personalized aid packages that make a top-tier, maritime-focused education accessible and affordable. Whether in-state, out-of-state, or exploring military and veteran benefits, we’re here to help you navigate the financial process confidently.
Your future is within reach—let us help you get there.
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20
Miles from Mid-Town Manhattan
$183,000
Median Mid-Career Pay for SUNY Maritime Graduates
16:1
Student to Faculty Ratio