California State University Maritime Academy Acceptance
California State University Maritime Academy is a public research university in Vallejo, California, enrolling about 804 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 95.01% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $94,784 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $9,944
- 2024 Average Net Price: $20,555 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 95.01% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 804 96.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 59.72%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 19.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 7.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 10.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 79.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 871
- Applicants (IPEDS): 943
- Room & Board: $14,536 annual estimate
California State University Maritime Academy: what the data shows
Common questions about California State University Maritime Academy, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is California State University Maritime Academy?
California State University Maritime Academy is located in Vallejo, CA (ZIP 94590-8181).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is California State University Maritime Academy public or private?
California State University Maritime Academy is a Public institution.
How much does California State University Maritime Academy cost?
Published tuition: $9,944 in-state, $22,544 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $20,555.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $13,552 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,768 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $16,948 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $21,257 |
| $110,001+ | $24,911 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $39,776.
How hard is it to get into California State University Maritime Academy?
Admission rate: 95.01%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is California State University Maritime Academy?
Total enrollment: 804 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 871 students.
Graduate enrollment: 33 students.
About 97% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at California State University Maritime Academy?
150%-time completion rate: 59.72%.
First-year retention: 77.5%.
What do graduates of California State University Maritime Academy earn?
Median earnings: $84,676 six years after entry; $94,784 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $24,965.
25.10% of students receive Pell grants.
What is California State University Maritime Academy known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer (94 completions)
- Mechanical Engineering (43 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (27 completions)
- Marine Engineering Technology/Technician (25 completions)
- International/Globalization Studies (20 completions)
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other (19 completions)
- Oceanography, Chemical and Physical (8 completions)
- Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other (7 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is California State University Maritime Academy a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 95.01%; completion rate 59.72%; median earnings $94,784 at 10 years; net price $20,555. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$9,944
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at California State University Maritime Academy was $9,944.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$20,555
2024 Value
In 2024 California State University Maritime Academy had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,555.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$82,220 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$20,555 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$39,776 4-Year In-State Tuition
$90,176 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$14,536 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,029 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$25,509 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$102,036 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for California State University Maritime Academy.
Financial Aid by Income Level
25.10% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
39.29% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at California State University Maritime Academy was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for California State University Maritime Academy in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $6,536 | $17,696 | $16,974 |
| 2014 | $6,536 | $17,696 | $15,472 |
| 2015 | $6,558 | $17,718 | $15,206 |
| 2016 | $6,808 | $17,968 | $16,192 |
| 2017 | $7,056 | $18,936 | $16,416 |
| 2018 | $7,056 | $18,936 | $22,070 |
| 2019 | $7,116 | $18,996 | $20,597 |
| 2020 | $7,160 | $19,040 | $21,743 |
| 2021 | $7,116 | $18,996 | $18,133 |
| 2022 | $7,116 | $18,996 | $19,615 |
| 2023 | $7,672 | $19,552 | $17,555 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
95.01% Acceptance Rate
943 Total Applicants
931 Students Admitted
143 First-Time Students Enrolled
15.36% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
California State University Maritime Academy reported total enrollment of about 804 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 82% male and 18% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (48.1%), Hispanic or Latino (22.1%), and Two or More Races (9.2%). About 25.10% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 19.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
96.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at California State University Maritime Academy in 2024 is 804 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 871 students. Graduate enrollment is about 33 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
77.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 48.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
39.81% 100% Completion Time
59.72% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 39.81% of students graduating from California State University Maritime Academy completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer: 87% male / 13% female
- Mechanical Engineering: 77% male / 23% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 74% male / 26% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for California State University Maritime Academy.
Return on Investment
$24,965 Median Student Debt
$94,784 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
26.34% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1052.81% Return on Investment
2.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for California State University Maritime Academy.
Top Programs by Completions
8 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 9 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer: 94 completions
2. Mechanical Engineering: 43 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 27 completions
4. Marine Engineering Technology/Technician: 25 completions
5. International/Globalization Studies: 20 completions
6. Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other: 19 completions
7. Oceanography, Chemical and Physical: 8 completions
8. Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other: 7 completions
Most popular programs at California State University Maritime Academy.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for California State University Maritime Academy graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for California State University Maritime Academy from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 79.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $12,097
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $22,010
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
California State University Maritime Academy is a public institution located in Vallejo, CA, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 804 students. Student body composition includes White (48.1%), Hispanic or Latino (22.1%), Two or More Races (9.2%). The admission rate is 95.01%. The 150%-time completion rate is 59.72%. Approximately 25.10% of students receive Pell Grants. About 19.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Vallejo, CA 94590-8181
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Strong Career Outcomes: California State University Maritime Academy graduates report median earnings of $94,784 ten years after entry, placing them among the higher-earning college graduates nationally. This strong earnings potential reflects both the quality of education and the career opportunities available to graduates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is California State University Maritime Academy located?
California State University Maritime Academy is located in Vallejo, CA.
What is California State University Maritime Academy's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at California State University Maritime Academy is 95.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 943 applicants and 931 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does California State University Maritime Academy cost?
Reported tuition is $9,944 and average net price is $20,555 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,536 annually.
What is the student body demographics at California State University Maritime Academy?
California State University Maritime Academy reports undergraduate enrollment of about 871 students, White (48.1%), Hispanic or Latino (22.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend California State University Maritime Academy?
About 19.9% of students at California State University Maritime Academy are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of California State University Maritime Academy earn?
Median earnings are $84,676 six years after entry and $94,784 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at California State University Maritime Academy?
The 150%-time completion rate is 59.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do California State University Maritime Academy students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $24,965.
Is California State University Maritime Academy public or private?
California State University Maritime Academy is a public institution located in Vallejo, CA.
Is California State University Maritime Academy an HBCU?
No. California State University Maritime Academy is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is California State University Maritime Academy a tribal college?
No. California State University Maritime Academy is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is California State University Maritime Academy a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, California State University Maritime Academy does not meet that proxy (reported share 22.1%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- Vallejo, California city profile
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in California
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.