SUNY Maritime College Acceptance Rate
Throggs Neck, New York · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,629
- Admitted
- 1,279
- Yield
- 21.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, SUNY Maritime College's acceptance rate has risen from 52.6% in 2014–15 to 78.5% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 1,795 to 1,629 (-9%) over that period.
Its 78.5% rate makes SUNY Maritime College more selective than about 45% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 33%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (74.5% for women vs 79.4% for men, a 4.9-point gap). SUNY Maritime College has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 21.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,795 | 945 | 52.6% | 352 |
| 2015–16 | 1,342 | 917 | 68.3% | 334 |
| 2016–17 | 1,449 | 841 | 58% | 309 |
| 2017–18 | 1,272 | 884 | 69.5% | 342 |
| 2018–19 | 1,355 | 971 | 71.7% | 351 |
| 2019–20 | 1,323 | 974 | 73.6% | 345 |
| 2020–21 | 1,455 | 1,058 | 72.7% | 343 |
| 2021–22 | 1,187 | 879 | 74.1% | 275 |
| 2022–23 | 1,337 | 1,074 | 80.3% | 284 |
| 2023–24 | 1,629 | 1,279 | 78.5% | 277 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 282 | 210 | 74.5% |
| Men | 1,343 | 1,067 | 79.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 545–640 | 31% |
| SAT Math | 546–645 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–26 | 5% |
How SUNY Maritime College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is SUNY Maritime College's acceptance rate?
SUNY Maritime College's acceptance rate is 78.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,279 admitted of 1,629 applicants).
Is SUNY Maritime College test optional?
SUNY Maritime College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to SUNY Maritime College?
SUNY Maritime College received 1,629 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,279.
What SAT score do you need for SUNY Maritime College?
Admitted students at SUNY Maritime College typically scored 545–640 on SAT Reading/Writing and 546–645 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is SUNY Maritime College getting harder to get into?
SUNY Maritime College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 52.6% in 2014–15 to 78.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.sunymaritime.edu/.