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The main campus of California Maritime Academy is in Vallejo, California (a medium-sized city). The school is a public school. California Maritime Academy offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school tends to concentrate its instruction in a few key disciplines. California Maritime Academy students most commonly major in a field related to transportation, engineering, and engineering technician.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 480 to 570. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 500 or more.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges. California Maritime Academy offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at the school are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2005, California Maritime Academy had 859 enrolled students. Males make up the lion's share of the student body at the school.
Many students at California Maritime Academy live in campus housing. The school makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at the school belong to the California Pacific Conference for major sports.
California Maritime Academy 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
Admissions Phone: (707) 654-1331
Financial Aid Phone: (707) 654-1275
http://www.csum.edu
California Maritime Academy awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 56 | merchant marine officer |
| Engineering | 26 | mechanical engineering |
| Engineering Technician | 24 | mechanical engineering related tech, engineering technician |
| Business And Management | 8 | business management |
Number of programs and degrees for California Maritime Academy in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 114 | 5 |
In 2005, California Maritime Academy had a total enrollment of 859 students (765 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 82% |
| Women | 18% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 50% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 26% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 79% |
| Hawaii | 8% |
| Alaska | 4% |
| Washington | 4% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Guam | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
California Maritime Academy offers campus housing for 505 of its 765 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Vallejo, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 881 | 488 | 55% | 136 | 28% |
| Men | 557 | 343 | 62% | 111 | 32% |
| Women | 324 | 145 | 45% | 25 | 17% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 610 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 |
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 | 91% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 34% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (707) 654-1331
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,446 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,616 |
| Room and board | $ 7,030 |
| Room charge | $ 3,390 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,880 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,242 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,402 |
Financial Aid:
California Maritime Academy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 113400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (707) 654-1275
California Maritime Academy has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| 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 (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 14 | $87,630 | 3 | $73,096 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $69,690 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $59,591 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $55,428 | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 7 | $48,566 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 44 | $66,920 | 10 | $62,102 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | California Pacific Conference |
(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% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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