California State University Maritime Academy

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About California State University Maritime Academy

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

California State University Maritime Academy is a small public university located on an urban campus in Vallejo, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 808, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 96%. The university offers 8 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 63%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $5,742, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $17,622.

Vallejo, CA

$5,742

Avg in-state
tuition

$17,622

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

73%

Retention Rate Insight

73% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

63%

Graduation Rate Insight

63% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)

High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission

High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted

Letter of recommendationNot considered for admission, even if submitted

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired to be considered for admission

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

849

Students enrolled

29%

Online student enrollment

12:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold

Demographics

White

47%

Unknown

6%

Black

3%

Hispanic

22%

Two or more races

10%

Non-U.S. Citizen

0%

Asian

11%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

Socio-economic diversity

21% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

21%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

1

Total Online Enrollment

243

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

90% On-campus

10% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sCheck Bold50% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

21%

State Grant Aid

24%

Institution Grant Aid

29%

Pell Grant

21%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,651
State Grant Aid$3,655
Institution Grant Aid$5,691
Pell Grant Aid$5,277

Financial Outlook

$25k

Average student debtafter graduation

$77k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

24.1%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Other Sports
  • Rowing
  • Sailing
  • Soccer
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Water Polo

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

#ProgramsBAMADoc
1Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
2Engineering.
3Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
4Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
5Transportation And Materials Moving.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.