California Maritime Academy
Location and Contact Information
200 Maritime Academy DrVallejo, CA 94590
USA
Main Tel: (707) 654-1000
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized city.
Overview
School profile and reference information, including highlights, admissions, student body, degrees, and contact info.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in engineering, transportation, and engineering technician.
- High male/female ratio.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of students.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Other specialized institutions.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Students may study abroad.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to California Maritime Academy:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Buzzards Bay, MA | 1,166 |
| 2 | Purdue University-Main Campus | West Lafayette, IN | 41,433 |
| 3 | Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Prescott, AZ | 1,719 |
| 4 | Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Daytona Beach, FL | 5,062 |
| 5 | United States Coast Guard Academy | New London, CT | 975 |
| 6 | Maine Maritime Academy | Castine, ME | 893 |
| 7 | Milwaukee School of Engineering | Milwaukee, WI | 2,621 |
| 8 | Texas A & M University | College Station, TX | 48,039 |
| 9 | Texas A & M University at Galveston | Galveston, TX | 1,612 |
| 10 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | Atlanta, GA | 19,413 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 158 | 6 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 32 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 13 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 12 |
Students
Student enrollment was 875 in 2009-2010 (1,030 full-time equivalent).
About 86% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 14% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 83% of the student body. About 2% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 97% are full-time and 3% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 76% Women 69% All 74%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 470-580 Math 490-600
Room and Board
California Maritime Academy provides on-campus housing for 668 of its 1,030 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Athletics
The school is in the California Pacific Conference for major sports.
International Study
About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
The TOEFL exam is not required for international applicants.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
ENGINEERING
- Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
LIBERAL ARTS
- International Relations and Affairs
TRANSPORTATION
- Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer
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