Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Vallejo, California |
| Online | csum.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
California Maritime Academy, located on a waterfront campus in Vallejo, California, approximately 30 miles northeast of San Francisco, is one of only seven degree-granting maritime academies in the United States. The campus occupies 89 acres along the Carquinez Strait and features specialized maritime training facilities, including a 500-foot training ship, maritime simulators, and waterfront laboratories. Established in 1929, Cal Maritime is a specialized public university within the California State University system, offering focused undergraduate programs in maritime transportation, engineering, technology, and business. The institution maintains a regimented training structure where students, known as cadets, wear uniforms and can participate in the U.S. Coast Guard license track programs. All students are required to live on campus during their first two years, and the academic calendar includes commercial cruise training aboard the Training Ship Golden Bear, providing hands-on maritime experience.
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| GPA | 3.43 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Dec 15, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $70 |
Annual Cost to Attend
California Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,032 |
| Other Fees | $1,930 |
| Room and Board | $13,976 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $7,382 |
| Total One Year Cost | $30,062 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,032 |
| Other Fees | $1,930 |
| Room and Board | $13,976 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $7,382 |
| Total One Year Cost | $41,942 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Transportation and Materials Moving | 53% |
| Social Sciences | 14% |
| Engineering | 12% |
| Engineering Technology | 12% |
| Business | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=111188 IPEDS survey data for California Maritime Academy.
Current students may use the California Maritime Academy GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025