SUNY Maritime College
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Situated on a scenic waterfront peninsula in Throggs Neck, NY, SUNY Maritime College is the nation’s oldest and largest maritime academy, highly regarded for its exceptional return on investment and industry-proven career preparation. The college’s strongest academic offerings include prestigious, hands-on programs in Marine Transportation, Marine Engineering, and Naval Architecture, which allow students to earn a professional U.S. Coast Guard license alongside their bachelor's degree. Campus life offers a distinct choice between the structured, disciplined lifestyle of the uniformed Regiment of Cadets—featuring summer sea terms aboard the college's training ship—and a traditional civilian student experience. This unique combination of rigorous academics, waterfront campus culture, and practical training translates to a close-knit community and some of the highest post-graduation employment rates and alumni starting salaries in the nation.
Wikipedia:The State University of New York Maritime College is a public maritime college in the Bronx, New York City. It is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. Founded in 1874, the SUNY Maritime College was the first college of its kind to be founded in the United States and is one of only seven degree-granting maritime academies in the United States.
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SUNY Maritime College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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