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California State University Maritime Academy

California State University Maritime Academy

Vallejo, CA, USA
Public
4 Year
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Overview

California State University Maritime Academy is located on a waterfront campus in Vallejo, one of seven degree-granting maritime academies in the US and the only one on the west coast. All students are part of the Corp of Cadets and are required to wear a uniform, though Cal Maritime is not a military academy. Students studying for their U.S. Coast Guard license will train on the 500-foot ship, Golden Bear. Cadets can take advantage of the Edwards Leadership Development Program (ELDP), which features required international experience and a rigorous curriculum.

Acceptance Rate:
96%
Average Net Price:
$20,597
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.4

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$20,597
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$7,672
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$19,552
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$13,976
Books and Supplies
$1032
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$11,717
$30k - $48k
$18,405
$48k - $75k
$11,566
$75k - $110k
$19,847
$110k+
$26,154
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
28%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,529
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
28%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,651
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$5,691

 

Students receiving state aid
24%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3655
Students receiving federal aid
21%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,651
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$4,364,297

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
38%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,511
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$235
Students receiving federal loans
38%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,302
Average Other Loans Per Year
$17,884

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

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Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
0
100
96%
Acceptance Rate
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756
Students Applied
42%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1307
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is not checked
No
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is not checked
No
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier.October 31
Fall Regular DecisionDecember 15May 1
Application Fee
$70
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
80%
Out-Of-State Students
2%
38%
Submitting ACT
82%
Submitting SAT
SAT Percentiles
Math
25th
550
75th
640
Reading
25th
550
75th
635
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
3.75+
29%
3.50 - 3.74
21%
3.25 - 3.49
18%
3.00 - 3.24
16%
2.50 - 2.99
14%
2.00 - 2.49
2%
Students Enrolled By Household Income
< $30k
25
$30k - $48k
9
$48k - $75k
6
$75k - $110k
7
$110k+
39

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 707-654-1330
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
849
Total Number of Undergrads
808
0
100
48%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
61%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

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Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
Learning Options
  • ROTC Air Force
  • Study Abroad
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
33%
20-39 Students
59%
40-99 Students
7%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
10

Faculty Overview

0
100
57%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
80%
 US National: 44%
20%
 US National: 56%
Residency
In-State Students
80%
Out-Of-State Students
2%
Size of Town
Small city
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
African American
3%
Asian/Pacific Islander
12%
Hispanic
22%
Native American
1%
White
48%
Multiracial
10%
Unknown
3%
Percent of First Generation Students
20%
Student Organizations
5
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
72%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
77%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Keelhauler
School Colors
navy blue and old gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
162
Total Female Athletes
53
Intramural Sports
10
Sports Club
3
Sports Team (Men)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Crew-Rowing
  • Golf
  • Rugby
  • Soccer
  • Water Polo
  • Sailing
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Crew-Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Water Polo
  • Sailing
California State University Maritime Academy Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is not checked
No
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is not checked
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$87,800
Top 5 Cities
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Seattle
San Diego
Sacramento
Top 5 Employers
California State University Maritime Academy
Crowley
International Organization of Masters, Mates,
Military Sealift Command
US Navy
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Engineering
Business Development
Military and Protective Services
Education
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,500
Loan Default Rate
5%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$235

REVIEWS

Read What Students Are Saying
I think the school deserves at least a nine for two main reasons. One being that the campus is beautiful and enjoyable, especially considering it is right on the water but also close to other cities such as San Francisco. The other reason is that from what I have heard from other students, the courses and opportunities that the students work hard in classes and on ships but also enjoy the work itself.
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