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The main campus of California Maritime Academy is in Vallejo, CA (a medium-sized city). The school is a public school. California Maritime Academy offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to transportation, engineering, and engineering technician.
California Maritime Academy does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 460 to 570. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 480 or more.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges. The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at California Maritime Academy are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007-2008, the school had 858 enrolled students. Males make up the lion's share of the student body at California Maritime Academy.
Many students at the school live in campus housing. California Maritime Academy makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at California Maritime Academy belong to the California Pacific Conference for major sports.
The school offers comparatively low-priced tuition.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
California Maritime Academy
200 Maritime Academy Dr
Vallejo, CA 94590
General Phone: (707) 654-1000
http://www.csum.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 72 | merchant marine officer |
| Engineering Technician | 40 | mechanical engineering related tech, engineering technician |
| Engineering | 24 | mechanical engineering |
| Liberal Arts | 15 | international relations |
| Business And Management | 10 | business management |
Number of programs and degrees for California Maritime Academy in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 161 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, California Maritime Academy had a total enrollment of 858 students (1,020 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 84% |
| Women | 16% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 11% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 33% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 83% |
| Washington | 7% |
| Hawaii | 4% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
| Part-Time | 20 % |
California Maritime Academy offers campus housing for 517 of its 1,020 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Vallejo, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 670 | 532 | 79% | 161 | 30% |
| Men | 515 | 417 | 81% | 136 | 33% |
| Women | 155 | 115 | 74% | 25 | 22% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 88% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 30% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,112 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,282 |
| Room and board | $ 8,830 |
| Room charge | $ 4,200 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,630 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,656 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,990 |
Financial Aid:
California Maritime Academy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 113400)
California Maritime Academy has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 26 | 5 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 2 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecturer | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $96,767 | 4 | $92,997 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $78,483 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $68,205 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $64,788 | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 8 | $57,164 | 4 | $45,843 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 43 | $73,694 | 11 | $67,521 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | California Pacific Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
ENGINEERING
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets California Maritime Academy Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (navy)
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