State University of New York Maritime College

State University of New York Maritime College is moderately difficult to get into. The college admitted 80% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 1,337 students applied to State University of New York Maritime College and 1,074 were admitted.

If you are planning on applying to State University of New York Maritime College, the regular decision application deadline is January 31 and the application fee costs $50.

Students who submit their applications to State University of New York Maritime College for fall should receive an admissions decision no later than March 1.

State University of New York Maritime College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of State University of New York Maritime College's admissions stats.

State University of New York Maritime College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.3
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	13%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	31%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	9%
Waitlist	Yes

State University of New York Maritime College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for State University of New York Maritime College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	December 1	December 15
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	1 31	March 1

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Want to Apply Early to State University of New York Maritime College?

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State University of New York Maritime College offers early decision but not early action. Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by December 1 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 15.

In 2022, State University of New York Maritime College admitted 0 of the 0 students who applied early decision.

Some students apply early to increase their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of acceptance, since it demonstrates your interest in a school.

➡️ See a list of some top colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on State University of New York Maritime College Admissions

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How To Get Into State University of New York Maritime College

State University of New York Maritime College is a moderately difficult school to get into. State University of New York Maritime College evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2022, State University of New York Maritime College accepted 80% of students, around 1,074 of the 1,337 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like State University of New York Maritime College, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to State University of New York Maritime College

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to State University of New York Maritime College

State University of New York Maritime College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does State University of New York Maritime College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at State University of New York Maritime College

What does State University of New York Maritime College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Interview	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with State University of New York Maritime College for more information on admission factors.

State University of New York Maritime College Application Requirements

To apply to State University of New York Maritime College, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with State University of New York Maritime College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	√	–	–
Interview	–	√	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	√	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into State University of New York Maritime College?

Students admitted to State University of New York Maritime College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.3.

Out of all students that were admitted, 3% submitted a class rank. At State University of New York Maritime College 13% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 38% were in the top 25% and 63% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At State University of New York Maritime College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	20%
3.75 and 3.99	–
3.50 and 3.74	21%
3.25 and 3.49	24%
3.00 and 3.24	23%
2.50 and 2.9	10%
2.00 and 2.49	2%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to State University of New York Maritime College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

State University of New York Maritime College is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 31% of State University of New York Maritime College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 9% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of State University of New York Maritime College students scored 650 or higher and 75% of students scored 570 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of State University of New York Maritime College students scored 650 or higher, and 75% scored a 570 or higher.

To be most competitive at State University of New York Maritime College, you should strive to earn between 24 and 28 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 28 means you fall in the 75th percentile for State University of New York Maritime College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 28, and three out of four students scored lower than 28 on the ACT.

A 24 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for State University of New York Maritime College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 24.

More Information on Transferring to State University of New York Maritime College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to State University of New York Maritime College.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is January 31. Applicants should hear back by March 1.

Transfer students can enroll in State University of New York Maritime College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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State University of New York Maritime College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to State University of New York Maritime College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to State University of New York Maritime College.

Does State University of New York Maritime College accept transfer credits?

✅ State University of New York Maritime College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. State University of New York Maritime College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does State University of New York Maritime College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ State University of New York Maritime College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to State University of New York Maritime College?

❌ No, State University of New York Maritime College is test optional, so you can decide whether or not to include your test scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you may want to send them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is State University of New York Maritime College's acceptance rate?

✅ State University of New York Maritime College has an acceptance rate of 80%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at State University of New York Maritime College?

✅ State University of New York Maritime College offers early decision but the school has not provided an acceptance rate.

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