Cal Maritime Cost Per Credit Hour Report

What Does It Cost to Attend California State University Maritime Academy on a Part-Time Basis?

Check the current per-credit-hour tuition for part-time enrollment at California State University Maritime Academy, next to the annual tuition and fee totals.

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Cal Maritime Cost Per Credit Hour
Cal Maritime Tuition Trend
Options to Finance Your Education

How Much Does Cal Maritime Cost Per Credit Hour?

$420 Per Credit Hour

Part-time students at California State University Maritime Academy pay $420 for each credit hour.

	Cost Per Credit Hour
Part-Time Undergraduate	$420

Remember that this per-credit-hour figure is before any aid or scholarships students may be eligible for.

For reference, here is the full-year tuition and fee breakdown for full-time undergraduates at California State University Maritime Academy are listed below.

The fees portion of those annual totals amounted to $3,860 in-state and $3,860 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.

	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$6,084	$18,684
Fees	$3,860	$3,860
Total	$9,944	$22,544

The totals above are for instruction and do not cover room and board costs.

Recent Tuition Trend at Cal Maritime in Recent Years

Here’s how tuition at California State University Maritime Academy has moved over the last few 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

In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition increased 6.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $23,902 the year after.

Plan for Annual Cost Increases

Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so budget for the cost climbing as you progress.

Build Increases Into Your Plan

When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so the back half of the degree doesn’t outrun your funding plan.

Paths to Finance Your Cal Maritime Degree

The per-credit-hour price is only the beginning of the cost story — grant aid and scholarships often reduce what students actually pay.

For more on financial aid at California State University Maritime Academy, head to the California State University Maritime Academy Financial Aid page.

If you’re weighing full-time enrollment, see the California State University Maritime Academy Tuition & Fees page.