by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at California State University Maritime Academy, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at California State University Maritime Academy amounted to $9,944 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $22,544. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
The fees portion of those totals came to $3,860 in-state and $3,860 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,084 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $3,860 | $3,860 |
| Total | $9,944 | $22,544 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What will California State University Maritime Academy charge if you go part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For perspective, here is how California State University Maritime Academy costs compare against other schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, California State University Maritime Academy is fairly typical on price.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the California State University Maritime Academy Financial Aid page for details.
Tuition at California State University Maritime Academy has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| One Year Ago | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,084 | $18,684 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Cal Maritime has shifted across recent years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition moved up 6.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $23,902 for the upcoming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 12.48%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $11,184. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 6.08%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $23,913.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $11,184 | $23,913 |
| In 2 Years | $12,579 | $25,366 |
| In 3 Years | $14,148 | $26,907 |
| In 4 Years | $15,913 | $28,542 |
| In 5 Years | $17,898 | $30,276 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $104,728, or about $53,824 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For a closer look at aid at California State University Maritime Academy, head to the California State University Maritime Academy Financial Aid page.
