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.

You don't have to grow up around ships to find your future at sea.

For many Maritime College mariners, it begins with curiosity: asking questions, exploring campus, and stepping aboard the Empire State for the first time. From that moment on, possibility becomes purpose. With world-class education, hands-on applied learning, mentorship, and support, Maritime College turns opportunity into real-world outcomes, opening doors to maritime careers for students from every background.

Discover SUNY Maritime College

Visit Our Historic Waterfront Campus
Located on the scenic Throggs Neck peninsula in the Bronx, Maritime College offers a unique blend of tradition, innovation, and hands-on experience. Visiting the campus is the best way to understand what makes Maritime stand out. Navigating college admissions can feel overwhelming, but our dedicated team of Admissions Counselors is here to help. Whether you are a high school senior, transfer student, veteran, or international applicant, Maritime’s counselors provide personalized guidance through every step of the process, from application to enrollment. Start your journey today by requesting more information.

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Visit Maritime College
Tour our state-of-the-art labs, the Training Ship Empire State VII, and engage directly with cadets and faculty. Scheduled campus tours and open houses are available throughout the year, offering prospective students and their families a comprehensive view of college life, academic offerings, and career opportunities in the global maritime industry.
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Contact an Admissions Counselor
You can schedule a one-on-one session via phone, video chat, or in-person meeting. They’ll walk you through essential deadlines, required materials, financial aid options, and help you discover which program fits your goals best.
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Whether you're interested in deck licensing, marine engineering, or shoreside careers in logistics, Maritime College has a path for you. Start your journey today by requesting more information.
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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.

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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.

Tuition and Fees
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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

Payscale

16:1

Student to Faculty Ratio