California State University Maritime Academy
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. graduates earn a median of $87,800 within 10 years.
About This School
California State University Maritime Academy is a public institution located in Vallejo, California with approximately 804 undergraduate students enrolled. California State University Maritime Academy has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 95%. The average net price after financial aid is $20,555 per year. The graduation rate is 60%, and the typical graduate earns $87,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
The California Polytechnic State University Maritime Academy is a satellite campus of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo located in Vallejo, California that operates as a maritime academy. Founded in 1929, it was a separate public university in the California State University system until it was absorbed on July 1, 2025.
This is a strong option for students seriously interested in maritime careers, as the $87,800 median earnings at 10 years out is well above average and the $24,965 median debt is quite manageable relative to that payoff. The nearly open admissions and tiny enrollment of 761 students mean you'll get a specialized, hands-on experience rather than a traditional college one — but the 67% graduation rate and 76% freshman retention suggest that roughly one in four students either leave or don't finish, so make sure the demanding, regimented maritime lifestyle is genuinely a fit before enrolling.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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California State University Maritime Academy
200 Maritime Academy Dr
Vallejo, CA 94590-8181
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