California State University Maritime Academy

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	811
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	82%
Students retention rate	78%
On-time graduation rate	68%

Located in Vallejo, California, Cal Maritime Academy is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 82% indicates that Cal Maritime Academy is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

California State University Maritime Academy is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Cal Maritime Academy emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Cal Maritime Academy boasts an impressive student retention rate of 78% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

82.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,116

Cost of attendance at California State University Maritime Academy in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,996

Cost of attendance at California State University Maritime Academy in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 53 of freshman students at California State University Maritime Academy received on average $7,663 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,663

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	39	21%	$5,091	$198,535
Other Federal Grant	39	21%	$5,398	$210,504
State Grant/Scholarships	69	37%	$2,410	$166,314
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	72	39%	$5,303	$381,843
Total Grant & Scholarships	99	53%	$7,663	$758,661

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of California State University Maritime Academy students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of California State University Maritime Academy students is 68.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 81.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 65.8%.

68.2%

asian 68.0% 17 students
African American 50.0% 2 students
white 71.9% 82 students
unknown 60.0% 6 students
hispanic 60.0% 24 students
International Students 66.7% 2 students
Mixed Race 70.8% 17 students

Sport Conferences

Basketball California Pacific Conference
Track and Cross Country California Pacific Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

California State University Maritime Academy provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

California State University Maritime Academy offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

Compare Similar Colleges

The list of suggested college comparisons provided below is generated automatically by our system, utilizing statistics gathered from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and various online sources. If you don't find the colleges you wish to compare, please visit our comparison page. There, you can search for the specific colleges and initiate your comparison.