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California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy

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world rank  2594

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University Overview

Founded in 1929, California State University Maritime Academy is a non-profit public multidisciplinary higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Vallejo (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), California. Officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, California State University Maritime Academy (CAL MARITIME) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. California State University Maritime Academy (CAL MARITIME) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 96-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CAL MARITIME also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy's Control Typepublic

Entity

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym CAL MARITIME
Founded 1929
Motto Laborare Pugnare Parati Sumus
We are prepared to work and fight
Colours
Mascot Keelhaulers
Screenshot
Video Presentation n.a.

University Location

Address 200 Maritime Academy Drive
Vallejo
94590-8181 California
United States
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy Phone Number (707) 654 1000
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy Fax Number (707) 654 1001
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Recognition and Accreditation

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: WASC Senior College and University Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1977


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • International Accreditation Council for Business Education


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy's academic range and degree level offering.



California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
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degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
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M&H
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Programs and Courses

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy.



California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) Not reported
International
students		 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro) Not reported

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Admissions

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy Admission Info


California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy's Admission Selection Admission Selection

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy's acceptance rate ranges from 80 to 89%, making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are neither required nor recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is neither required nor recommended
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy's Admission Office Admission Office

200 Maritime Academy Drive
Vallejo 94590
(707) 654 1330
800 561 1945

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Size and Profile

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy Size and Profile


California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy has a student enrollment ranging from 500 to 999, making it a very small-sized institution.


California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy's academic staff ranges from 50 to 99 members.


California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy's Control Type Control Type

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy's Entity Type Entity Type

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy's Campus Setting Campus Setting

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy Facilities


California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy's Library University Library

Yes Visit California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy's Library
California State University Maritime Academy's library has 1 branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 34,731 physical volumes, 1,791 physical media, 77,992 digital/electronic media and 95 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 9 full-time employees, including 5 librarians. California State University Maritime Academy's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, California State University Maritime Academy provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 811 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy Services


California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy Academic Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Maritime Academy's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • California State University System (CSU)
  • American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)
  • International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)


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