The California Maritime Academy
California State University Maritime AcademyCal Maritime
Vallejo, California
Our Six Degree Programs
• 1,046 Students (Cadets)• Majors– Business Administration /
International Business and Logistics (SB 1440)
– Global Studies and Maritime Affairs
– Facilities Engineering Technology---------------------------------
– Mechanical Engineering – Marine Engineering
Technology– Marine Transportation
Cal Maritime Distinctions• Corps of Cadets
– Emphasis on responsibility, leadership, and work ethic
– Expectations tied to soft skills desired by employers
– Uniforms and grooming standards during the class day
• Beyond “Hands-On”– simulators, ship & consultant work
• International Experiences & Internships Required for All
• 80% Graduate in 4 Years• Mostly Residential: 68% Live on campus
• Opportunities for Women• 14% total & 18% entering
• Career Services– 97% employment rate
Student Services• Student Acad. Support Services
– Free individual or group tutoring– “Freshman Momentum Program” for
remediation needs– Office of Disability Services
• Community Ambassadors– Matches new students with local
families for home away from home• ASCMA (Associated Students)
– Clubs, orgs., programming– Representative gov’t
• Residential Life Office (RA’s)– Safe, enjoyable, respectful living
environment on land or sea• Keelhauler Athletics
– From NAIA Div. II sports to club teams to Intramural leagues
Cost and Financial Aid
• Costs: 2014-2015– Tuition $ 5,472– Mandatory Fees $ 1,064– Room and Board $11,670– International Exp. $ 4K-6K
(1 or 2 years based on major)
– Uniforms (1st year only) $ 1,838• Financial Aid
– 80% receive financial aid– 40% are Pell recipients– No merit aid – all need-based– Osher Scholarship for
upper-division transfers fromCalifornia community colleges
Impaction at Cal Maritime• Four of Six Majors Impacted:
– Marine Transportation (3,650)– Marine Eng. Technology (3.260)– Facilities Eng. Technology (3,470)– Mechanical Engineering (3,380)
• SAT or ACT required for FTF and LDT (Dec. is last test)
• Last Math No More Than 5 Years Ago
• Pre-Calc, Physics, and Resume Recommended
• Mechanical Engineering Additional Requirements– Completion of Pre-Calculus– For FTF, Math SAT of 550 or
Math ACT of 23
Admission Picture• Applied: 1,527• Admitted: 933 (61%)• Enrolled: 310• FTF – 67%, TR – 33%• FTF - GPA
mid-50% 3.04-3.68LDT – GPA avg. 3.00UDT – GPA avg. 3.20
• SAT mid-50% 970-1,190ACT mid-50% 21-27
• NorCal: 42%SoCal: 36%Out-of State: 21%
• Applicants from entire state treated equally. No “Local Admission Area”
• Applicants Notified Feb. 1• Financial Aid Offers in Early April• $500 Deposit by May 1• Final Transcripts by July 15 –
100% Checked for Accuracy
Campus Visit Options
• www.csum.edu/visit• Preview Day:
Saturday, Nov. 15Includes Simulators and Residence Halls
• Student/Family ToursM-F 10:15 am & 1:45 pmSat. 10:15 am once a month
• School Group ToursTue/Wed/Thu 10:15 am
• Summer Tours (May-Aug.)But No Training Ship GOLDEN BEAR in the Summer
Contact Info.
• Admission [email protected]
• Director of AdmissionMarc [email protected]
• FTF CounselorJessica [email protected]
• Transfer CounselorMike [email protected]