California State University Maritime Academy

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,742

2023 Average Net Price

$16,081

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

98.7%

943 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

805

90.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

66.8%

149 Graduates

About

California State University Maritime Academy is a higher education institution located in Solano County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at California State University Maritime Academy were Marine Science & Merchant Marine Officer (53 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (30 degrees), and International & Global Studies (25 degrees).

In 2023, 168 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at California State University Maritime Academy. 22.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 77.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (79 degrees), 2.14 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (37 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at California State University Maritime Academy is $5,742, which is $−23,538 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at California State University Maritime Academy was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 258 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at California State University Maritime Academy is $5,742, which is $23,538 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,081.

In 2023, 58% of undergraduate students attending California State University Maritime Academy received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,742

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at California State University Maritime Academy was $5,742. The cost of tuition at California State University Maritime Academy is $−23,538 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of California State University Maritime Academy (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$16,081

2023 Value

8.45%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 California State University Maritime Academy had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,081. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of California State University Maritime Academy grew by 8.45%.

This chart compares the average net price of California State University Maritime Academy (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,449

Room and Board

$1,032

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at California State University Maritime Academy was of $13,449 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,032. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at California State University Maritime Academy (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

58% of undergraduate students at California State University Maritime Academy received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 5.45% with respect to 2022, when 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at California State University Maritime Academy (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at California State University Maritime Academy was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 258 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

California State University Maritime Academy received 943 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 24.7% annual growth. Out of those 943 applicants, 931 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 98.7% acceptance rate.

There were 805 students enrolled at California State University Maritime Academy in 2023.

California State University Maritime Academy has an overall enrollment yield of 15.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

98.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

931

Accepted Out of 943

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of California State University Maritime Academy was 98.7% (931 admissions from 943 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 95.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 24.7%, while admissions grew by 28.9%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of California State University Maritime Academy (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at California State University Maritime Academy in false submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

California State University Maritime Academy had a total enrollment of 805 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at California State University Maritime Academy is 726 students and the part-time enrollment is 79. This means that 90.2% of students enrolled at California State University Maritime Academy are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at California State University Maritime Academy, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46.5% White, 21.6% Hispanic or Latino, 9.94% Asian, 9.07% Two or More Races, 2.98% Black or African American, 0.87% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.497% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at California State University Maritime Academy in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (40.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (17.7%) and Asian Male (8.17%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

90.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at California State University Maritime Academy in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 805 students. The full-time enrollment at California State University Maritime Academy is 726 and the part-time enrollment is 79. This means that 90.2% of students enrolled at California State University Maritime Academy are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at California State University Maritime Academy (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2023 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at California State University Maritime Academy was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), California State University Maritime Academy had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at California State University Maritime Academy (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
374 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
174 enrolled students
Asian
80 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at California State University Maritime Academy is 46.5% White, 21.6% Hispanic or Latino, 9.94% Asian, 9.07% Two or More Races, 2.98% Black or African American, 0.87% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.497% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 65 students (8.07%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 92 fewer women than men received degrees from California State University Maritime Academy. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at California State University Maritime Academy is white (79 degrees awarded). There were 2.14 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (37 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at California State University Maritime Academy is Marine Science & Merchant Marine Officer (53 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (30 degrees) and International & Global Studies (25 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at California State University Maritime Academy, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (53 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (23 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (25 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California State University Maritime Academy are Other managers (1,041,226 people), Accountants & auditors (1,038,362 people), Software developers (638,485 people), Financial managers (541,374 people), and Chief executives & legislators (508,987 people).

The most specialized majors at California State University Maritime Academy in 2023 are Transportation (53 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (23 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (25 degrees), Engineering (19 degrees), and Business (47 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California State University Maritime Academy are Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at California State University Maritime Academy are Transportation (53 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (23 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (25 degrees), Engineering (19 degrees), and Business (47 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California State University Maritime Academy are Computer Systems Design (970,070 people), Construction (675,735 people), Elementary & secondary schools (618,952 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (548,474 people), and Banking & related activities (534,941 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by California State University Maritime Academy.

Most Common (2023)

Marine Science & Merchant Marine Officer
53 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
30 degrees awarded
International & Global Studies
25 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at California State University Maritime Academy was Marine Science & Merchant Marine Officer with 53 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at California State University Maritime Academy according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

130

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 130 degrees were awarded to men at California State University Maritime Academy, which is 3.42 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (38).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at California State University Maritime Academy by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 47 degrees were awarded to men at California State University Maritime Academy in Marine Science & Merchant Marine Officer, which is 7.83 times more than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 10 degrees were awarded to men at California State University Maritime Academy in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.5 times less than the 20 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

59%

100% Completion Time

68%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 59% of students graduating from California State University Maritime Academy completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 68% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 70% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at California State University Maritime Academy is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
79 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
37 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at California State University Maritime Academy is white (79 degrees awarded). There were 2.14 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (37 degrees).

7.74% of degree recipients (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
62 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
25 degrees awarded
White Female
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at California State University Maritime Academy is white male (62 degrees awarded). There were 2.48 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (25 degrees).

Operations

California State University Maritime Academy has an endowment valued at nearly $15.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 391k (2.47%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, California State University Maritime Academy had a total salary expenditure of 73.7M. California State University Maritime Academy employs 17 Professors, 17 Associate professors and 14 Lecturers. Most academics at California State University Maritime Academy are Male Associate professor (12), Male Professor (12), and Male Lecturer (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at California State University Maritime Academy are: Business and Financial Operations, with 52 employees, Management, with 27 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 25 employees.

Endowment

$15.9M

2023 Endowment

29.4%

growth from 2022

California State University Maritime Academy has an endowment valued at about $15.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of California State University Maritime Academy grew 29.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $35.6M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at California State University Maritime Academy (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$25M

2023 Salaries

0.378%

growth from 2022

In 2023, California State University Maritime Academy paid a median of $25M in salaries, which represents 33.9% of their overall expenditure ($73.7M) and a 0.378% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.8% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.05% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.23M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, California State University Maritime Academy paid a total of $6.23M to 61 employees working as instructors, which represents 25% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

17 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

52 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at California State University Maritime Academy were Professor with 17 employees, Associate professor with 17 employees, and Lecturer with 14 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at California State University Maritime Academy were Business and Financial Operations with 52 employees, Management with 27 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 25 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Male Professor
Male Lecturer

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at California State University Maritime Academy was Male Associate professor with 12 employees, Male Professor with 12 employees, and Male Lecturer with 10 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at California State University Maritime Academy.

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