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California State University Maritime Academy

Vallejo, CAPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 95% Acceptance
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95%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$20,555
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
804
Students
Small campus body
$84,676
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

California State University Maritime Academy is a public institution located in the city setting of Vallejo, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 804 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 95%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
804 (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
95% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
95%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Engineering19% of degrees
Business & Marketing12% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $126,395
Earnings 5yr: $114,735
Debt: $19,690
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $126,209
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,359
Marine Transportation.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,176
Earnings 5yr: $116,871
Debt: $26,945
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,631
Earnings 5yr: $120,304
Debt: N/A
International Relations and National Security Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,478
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,574
Earnings 5yr: $83,752
Debt: $20,500
Engineering, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
International/Globalization Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$20,555
In-State Tuition$9,944
Out-of-State Tuition$22,544
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

25%
Pell Grants
39%
Take Loans
82%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$84,676
+12% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$94,784

Completion Signals

60%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
77%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,889
Est. Monthly Payment
$182/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

82%
Men
18%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 82% men and 18% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
20%
Part-Time Share
3%
Avg Family Income
$81,448
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