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California State University Maritime Academy

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Public, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Medium | Urban

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

13:1

Religious affliation

Not applicable

General Information

Address

California State University Maritime Academy

200 Maritime Academy Dr, Vallejo, California 94590

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Phone

(707) 654-1000

Website
https://www.csum.edu/

Mission Statement

The mission statement for the Cal Maritime defines our purposes as an organization. Our educational community subscribes to the following statement of what we will do. Our mission is to: Provide each student with a college education combining intellectual learning, applied technology, leadership development, and global awareness. Provide the highest quality licensed officers and other personnel for the merchant marine and national maritime industries. Provide continuing education opportunities for those in the transportation and related industries. Be an information and technology resource center for the transportation and related industries. We do not give athletic scholarships.

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Mission Statement

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The mission statement for the Cal Maritime defines our purposes as an organization. Our educational community subscribes to the following statement of what we will do. Our mission is to:

  • Provide each student with a college education combining intellectual learning, applied technology, leadership development, and global awareness.
  • Provide the highest quality licensed officers and other personnel for the merchant marine and national maritime industries.
  • Provide continuing education opportunities for those in the transportation and related industries.
  • Be an information and technology resource center for the transportation and related industries.
  • We do not give athletic scholarships.

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$7,116

Out of state

$18,996
Graduate

In state

No information

Out of state

No information

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
62%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 21.0% $5,651
State/local grants 24.0% $3,655
Institutional grants 29.0% $5,691
Loans 38.0% $6,511

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

$11,942 per year

Books & Supplies

$1,032 per year

Personal Expenses

$6,989 per year

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Marine Engineering Technology/Technician
  • International/Globalization Studies
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

  • BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
    • Business Administration and Management, General
      • A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. See other colleges that offer this major
  • ENGINEERING
    • Mechanical Engineering
      • A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of physical systems used in manufacturing and end-product systems used for specific uses, including machine tools, jigs and other manufacturing equipment; stationary power units and appliances; engines; self-propelled vehicles; housings and containers; hydraulic and electric systems for controlling movement; and the integration of computers and remote control with operating systems. See other colleges that offer this major
  • ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
    • Marine Engineering Technology/Technician
      • A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in shipboard mechanical and electrical engineering and the maintenance and operation of marine engines, including gas, diesel, and steam engines. Includes instruction in automation, diesel-powered systems, electrical circuits and systems, engine performance, hydraulics, manufacturing, motor-powered systems, refrigeration and air-conditioning, steam-powered systems, and welding. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
    • Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
    • International/Globalization Studies
  • SOCIAL SCIENCES
    • International Relations and Affairs
      • A program that focuses on the systematic study of international politics and institutions, and the conduct of diplomacy and foreign policy. Includes instruction in international relations theory, foreign policy analysis, international law and organization, the comparative study of specific countries and regions, and the theory and practice of diplomacy. See other colleges that offer this major
  • TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING
    • Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer
      • A program that prepares individuals to serve as captains, executive officers, engineers and ranking mates on commercially licensed inland, coastal and ocean-going vessels. Includes instruction in maritime traditions and law, maritime policy, economics and management of commercial marine operations, basic naval architecture and engineering, shipboard power systems engineering, crew supervision, and administrative procedures. See other colleges that offer this major

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
  • Engineering, Other
Full List of Programs

Graduate ProgramsX

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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
95.5%
  • Apply 756
  • Accepted 722
  • Attend 145

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$70
Graduate
$70

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not applicable

  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Not applicable

  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Not applicable
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
21%
Male Students
79%
Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian47.0%
  2. Hispanic/Latino22.38%
  3. Asian10.72%
  4. Two Or More Ethnicities10.24%
  5. Not Specified5.54%
  6. Black2.59%
  7. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.82%
  8. American Indian/Alaska Native0.71%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

1,051

Undergraduate students

1,006

Graduate students

45

Full Time Students
92%
Part Time Students
8%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children

Top five largest sports teams

Male sports:
  • Other Sports
  • Water Polo
  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Sailing
Female sports:
  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Water Polo
  • Cross Country
  • Rowing
Full List of Athletics

Full List of Athletics X

    • Male

    • Other Sports
    • Water Polo
    • Soccer
    • Basketball
    • Sailing
    • Rowing
    • Cross Country
    • Golf

    • Female

    • Soccer
    • Basketball
    • Water Polo
    • Cross Country
    • Rowing
    • Sailing
    • Golf
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