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California State University Maritime Academy

Vallejo, California 94590-8181

Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Tight-knitUrbanSports culture

Top graduate earnings — known for business

California State University Maritime Academy is a public institution in Vallejo with particular strength in business and engineering.

A small campus of 761 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

67% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $94,784 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,555.

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99%Acceptance

—SAT Avg

761Students

10:1Student:Faculty

67%Grad Rate

$94,784Earnings 10yr

$17,555Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate98.7%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,672

Tuition (out-of-state)$19,552

Room & Board$13,976

Books & Supplies$1,032

Total Cost of Attendance$27,138

Average Net Price$17,555

Median Debt at Graduation$24,965

Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,357

$30–48K$12,148

$48–75K$16,648

$75–110K$16,533

$110K+$24,740

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

57.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,889

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (9)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

76%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads

761

Gender Split

19% / 81%

Women / Men

First Generation

20%

Pell Grant Recipients

29%

Race & Ethnicity

White 48%

Black 3%

Hispanic 22%

Asian 10%

Two+ 9%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate66.8%

Freshman Retention75.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$84,676

10 Years$94,784

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

153Very High

Estimated from CA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

San Franciscopop. 870K

23 mi(40 min)

Los Angelespop. 3.9M

356 mi(617 min)

San Diegopop. 1.4M

467 mi(809 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

SFO San Francisco32 mi

SJC San Jose51 mi

SMF Sacramento55 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2675 mi · ~77h 17m drive

New York, NY2549 mi · ~73h 38m drive

Hartford, CT2602 mi · ~75h 10m drive

Providence, RI2665 mi · ~76h 59m drive

Albany, NY2537 mi · ~73h 17m drive

Syracuse, NY2413 mi · ~69h 43m drive

Rochester, NY2339 mi · ~67h 34m drive

Buffalo, NY2277 mi · ~65h 47m drive

Philadelphia, PA2501 mi · ~72h 15m drive

Pittsburgh, PA2244 mi · ~64h 50m drive

Harrisburg, PA2407 mi · ~69h 32m drive

Newark, NJ2540 mi · ~73h 23m drive

Washington, DC2419 mi · ~69h 53m drive

Baltimore, MD2436 mi · ~70h 22m drive

Atlanta, GA2124 mi · ~61h 22m drive

Charlotte, NC2284 mi · ~65h 59m drive

Raleigh, NC2391 mi · ~69h 4m drive

Miami, FL2583 mi · ~74h 37m drive

Orlando, FL2428 mi · ~70h 9m drive

Tampa, FL2388 mi · ~68h 59m drive

Nashville, TN1946 mi · ~56h 13m drive

New Orleans, LA1915 mi · ~55h 19m drive

Richmond, VA2421 mi · ~69h 56m drive

Chicago, IL1838 mi · ~53h 6m drive

Detroit, MI2070 mi · ~59h 48m drive

Minneapolis, MN1563 mi · ~45h 9m drive

St. Louis, MO1727 mi · ~49h 53m drive

Kansas City, MO1489 mi · ~43h 1m drive

Indianapolis, IN1930 mi · ~55h 45m drive

Columbus, OH2093 mi · ~60h 28m drive

Cleveland, OH2146 mi · ~62h drive

Milwaukee, WI1821 mi · ~52h 36m drive

Dallas, TX1473 mi · ~42h 33m drive

Houston, TX1637 mi · ~47h 17m drive

Austin, TX1495 mi · ~43h 11m drive

San Antonio, TX1483 mi · ~42h 51m drive

Los Angeles, CA356 mi · ~10h 17m drive

San Francisco, CA23 mi · ~40 min drive

San Diego, CA467 mi · ~13h 29m drive

Seattle, WA659 mi · ~19h 2m drive

Portland, OR515 mi · ~14h 53m drive

Denver, CO933 mi · ~26h 57m drive

Phoenix, AZ652 mi · ~18h 50m drive

Salt Lake City, UT582 mi · ~16h 49m drive

Honolulu, HI2411 mi · ~69h 39m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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