Campus Vibe
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.
99%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
761Students
10:1Student:Faculty
67%Grad Rate
$94,784Earnings 10yr
$17,555Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
California State University Maritime Academy Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate98.7%
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
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$17,555
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
5700.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$16,889
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
5
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (9)
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
8 Years$100,202
10 Years$94,784
Rankings
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)