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This year at California State University Maritime Academy, we project that on average students will pay $20,894, while the advertised price of attendance is $32,989. That’s a difference of $12,095.
| Year | Net in-state price at California State University Maritime Academy | In-state sticker price at California State University Maritime Academy | Out-of-state sticker price at California State University Maritime Academy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26-27 | $20,894 | $32,989 | $45,820 |
| 25-26 | $20,255 | $31,980 | $44,697 |
| 24-25 | $19,635 | $31,001 | $43,601 |
| 23-24 | $19,040 | $30,062 | $41,942 |
| 22-23 | $16,081 | $27,079 | $38,959 |
| 21-22 | $17,566 | $27,308 | $39,188 |
| 20-21 | $16,924 | $28,391 | $40,271 |
| 19-20 | $21,069 | $28,403 | $40,283 |
| 18-19 | $18,882 | $27,350 | $39,230 |
| 17-18 | $19,965 | $28,082 | $39,962 |
| 16-17 | $14,599 | $22,367 | $33,527 |
| 15-16 | $14,606 | $22,198 | $33,358 |
| 14-15 | $14,788 | $22,023 | $33,183 |
| 13-14 | $11,210 | $21,102 | $32,262 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At California State University Maritime Academy this year, we project students with incomes over $110K will pay around $27,337, while students with incomes between $30K and $48K will pay around $10,719. That's a difference of $16,618.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at California State University Maritime Academy |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $14,872 |
| $30K-$48K | $10,719 |
| $48K-$75K | $18,598 |
| $75K-$110K | $23,327 |
| >$110K | $27,337 |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At California State University Maritime Academy, over the last five years 64% of students earned their bachelor’s degree within six years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at California State University Maritime Academy.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at California State University Maritime Academy | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 100% | 30% |
| Asian | 62% | 45% |
| Black | 33% | 34% |
| Hispanic | 58% | 41% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 70% | 28% |
| White | 69% | 49% |
| Multiple races | 61% | 37% |
| Unknown race | 58% | 37% |
Student retention, or how often students return to continue their degree after completing their first year, is another helpful indicator. Over the last five years, at California State University Maritime Academy, about 76% of full-time students returned the following fall to continue their degree.
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. California State University Maritime Academy has 924 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of public, 4-year schools.
About 82% of students are male.
And about 46% of students are white.