From the Office of Financial Aid

Cost of Attendance Estimates

The below Cost of Attendance figures include direct and indirect expenses that can be useful in budgeting your expenses.
Please note that this budget includes fall and spring semesters only. It does not include the summer semester.

California Residents (Undergraduate)

Marine Eng. Tech, Mechanical Eng USCG Option, Marine Transportation & Opt-In Corps of Cadets
	On Campus	Off Campus	With Parents or Relatives
Tuition	$6,084	$6,084	$6,084
Campus-based Fees¹	$1,650	$1,650	$1,650
Uniform	$1,828.85	$1,828.85	$1,828.85
Orientation Fee	$385	$385	$385
Medical Insurance²	$1,613	$1,613	$1,613
Housing & Food	$14,536	$18,594	$10,411
Books, Supplies, Equipment	$1,029	$1,029	$1,029
Transportation	$1,412	$2,586	$2,296
Personal/Misc	$2,467	$3,430	$3,430
Estimated Loan Fees³	$58	$58	$58
Total	$31,062.85	$37,257.85	$28,784.85
Facilities Eng Technology, Mechanical Eng General, Int’l Strategy & Sec, Oceanography, Business Admin - IBL

	On Campus	Off Campus	With Parents or Relatives
Tuition	$6,084	$6,084	$6,084
Campus-based Fees¹	$1,650	$1,650	$1,650
Dress Code	$338.67	$338.67	$338.67
Orientation Fee	$385	$385	$385
Medical Insurance²	$1,613	$1,613	$1,613
Housing & Food	$14,536	$18,594	$10,411
Books, Supplies, Equipment	$1,029	$1,029	$1,029
Transportation	$1,412	$2,586	$2,296
Personal/Misc	$2,467	$3,430	$3,430
Estimated Loan Fees³	$58	$58	$58
Total	$29,572.67	$35,767.67	$27,294.67

About CA Resident Cost Estimates

Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, and spring semesters and are subject to change.

Housing & Food: The actual cost of housing and food will vary depending on where you live and which dining plan you choose.

Books, Supplies, Materials, and Equipment: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each semester. Note: With documentation, the cost of purchasing a computer can be added to your cost of attendance; however, this does not guarantee additional aid eligibility.

Transportation/Personal/Misc.: These estimated expenses are based on reasonable but modest costs including transportation, clothing, recreation, and living expenses. Your actual costs may vary depending on lifestyle.

¹ Campus-based Fees Include

Associated Student Body Fee                               $210.00
Campus Document Fee                                       $30.00
Health Facility Fee                                                       $14.00
Health Service Fee                                                   $890.00
Instructionally Related Activity Fee    $130.00
Medical Insurance Part B Travel Assist Fee       $50.0
Recreation Fee                                                          $322.00
Student Involvement & Representation Fee               $4.00

²Medical Insurance Part A fee can be waived for students with private insurance with coverage that meets minimum requirements. Students must complete online waiver application by the published due date and must be renewed each academic year before the fall term.

³Loan fees are a component of the estimated cost of attendance. Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans have an origination fee of approximately 1.057%. The loan fees listed are an average based on Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loan borrowing activity for the 2023-2024 year.


Marine Eng. Tech, Mechanical Eng USCG Option, Marine Transportation & Opt-In Corps of Cadets
	On Campus	Off Campus	With Parents or Relatives
Tuition	$6,084	$6,084	$6,084
Campus-based Fees¹	$1,650	$1,650	$1,650
Medical Insurance²	$1,613	$1,613	$1,613
Housing & Food	$14,536	$18,594	$10,411
Books, Supplies, Equipment	$1,029	$1,029	$1,029
Transportation	$1,412	$2,586	$2,296
Personal/Misc	$2,467	$3,430	$3,430
Estimated Loan Fees³	$58	$58	$58
Total	$28,849	$35,044	$26,571
Facilities Eng Technology, Mechanical Eng General, Int’l Strategy & Sec, Oceanography, Business Admin - IBL

	On Campus	Off Campus	With Parents or Relatives
Tuition	$6,084	$6,084	$6,084
Campus-based Fees¹	$1,650	$1,650	$1,650
Dress Code	$338.67	$338.67	$338.67
Medical Insurance²	$1,613	$1,613	$1,613
Housing & Food	$14,536	$18,594	$10,411
Books, Supplies, Equipment	$1,029	$1,029	$1,029
Transportation	$1,412	$2,586	$2,296
Personal/Misc	$2,467	$3,430	$3,430
Estimated Loan Fees³	$58	$58	$58
Total	$29,188	$35,383	$26,910

About CA Resident Cost Estimates

Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, and spring semesters and are subject to change.

Housing & Food: The actual cost of housing and food will vary depending on where you live and which dining plan you choose.

¹ Campus-based Fees Include

Associated Student Body Fee                               $210.00
Campus Document Fee                                          $30.00
Health Facility Fee                                                  $14.00
Health Service Fee                                                   $890.00
Instructionally Related Activity Fee    $130.00
Medical Insurance Part B Travel Assist Fee    $50.0
Recreation Fee                                                       $322.00
Student Involvement & Representation Fee           $4.00

Non-Residents (Undergraduate)

Marine Eng. Tech, Mechanical Eng USCG Option, Marine Transportation & Opt-In Corps of Cadets
	On Campus	Off Campus	With Parents or Relatives
Tuition	$6,084	$6,084	$6,084
Campus-based Fees¹	$1,650	$1,650	$1,650
Non-Resident Tuition	$12,600	$12,600	$12,600
Uniform	$1,828.85	$1,828.85	$1,828.85
Orientation Fee	$385	$385	$385
Medical Insurance²	$1,613	$1,613	$1,613
Housing & Food	$14,536	$18,594	$10,411
Books, Supplies, Equipment	$1,029	$1,029	$1,029
Transportation	$1,412	$2,586	$2,296
Personal/Misc	$2,467	$3,430	$3,430
Estimated Loan Fees³	$58	$58	$58
Total	$43,662.85	$49,857.85	$41,384.85
Facilities Eng Technology, Mechanical Eng General, Int’l Strategy & Sec, Oceanography, Business Admin - IBL

	On Campus	Off Campus	With Parents or Relatives
Tuition	$6,084	$6,084	$6,084
Campus-based Fees¹	$1,650	$1,650	$1,650
Non-Resident Tuition	$12,600	$12,600	$12,600
Dress Code	$338.67	$338.67	$338.67
Orientation Fee	$385	$385	$385
Medical Insurance²	$1,613	$1,613	$1,613
Housing & Food	$14,536	$18,594	$10,411
Books, Supplies, Equipment	$1,029	$1,029	$1,029
Transportation	$1,412	$2,586	$2,296
Personal/Misc	$2,467	$3,430	$3,430
Estimated Loan Fees³	$58	$58	$58
Total	$42,172.67	$48,367.67	$39,894.67

About Non-Resident Cost Estimates

Non-Resident Tuition: In addition to in-state tuition and fees, non-California residents pay $420 per unit in non-resident tuition. The cost of attendance estimated above is based on an average unit load of 15 units per semester (30 units per year). Your actual non-resident tuition per semester will vary depending on the number of units you take each term.

Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, and spring semesters and are subject to change.

Housing & Food: The actual cost of housing and food will vary depending on where you live and which dining plan you choose.

¹ Campus-based Fees Include

Associated Student Body Fee                              $210.00
Campus Document Fee                                            $30.00
Health Facility Fee                                                $14.00
Health Service Fee                                                    $890.00
Instructionally Related Activity Fee $130.00
Medical Insurance Part B Travel Assist Fee    $50.0
Recreation Fee                                                     $322.00
Student Involvement & Representation Fee               $4.00

Marine Eng. Tech, Mechanical Eng USCG Option, Marine Transportation & Opt-In Corps of Cadets
	On Campus	Off Campus	With Parents or Relatives
Tuition	$6,084	$6,084	$6,084
Campus-based Fees¹	$1,650	$1,650	$1,650
Non-Resident Tuition	$12,600	$12,600	$12,600
Medical Insurance²	$1,613	$1,613	$1,613
Housing & Food	$14,536	$18,594	$10,411
Books, Supplies, Equipment	$1,029	$1,029	$1,029
Transportation	$1,412	$2,586	$2,296
Personal/Misc	$2,467	$3,430	$3,430
Estimated Loan Fees³	$58	$58	$58
Total	$41,449	$47,644	$39,171
Facilities Eng Technology, Mechanical Eng General, Int’l Strategy & Sec, Oceanography, Business Admin - IBL

	On Campus	Off Campus	With Parents or Relatives
Tuition	$6,084	$6,084	$6,084
Campus-based Fees¹	$1,650	$1,650	$1,650
Non-Resident Tuition	$12,600	$12,600	$12,600
Dress Code	$338.67	$338.67	$338.67
Medical Insurance²	$1,613	$1,613	$1,613
Housing & Food	$14,536	$18,594	$10,411
Books, Supplies, Equipment	$1,029	$1,029	$1,029
Transportation	$1,412	$2,586	$2,296
Personal/Misc	$2,467	$3,430	$3,430
Estimated Loan Fees³	$58	$58	$58
Total	$41,788	$47,983	$39,510

About Non-Resident Cost Estimates

Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, and spring semesters and are subject to change.

Housing & Food: The actual cost of housing and food will vary depending on where you live and which dining plan you choose.

¹ Campus-based Fees Include

Associated Student Body Fee                                   $210.00
Campus Document Fee                                           $30.00
Health Facility Fee                                                 $14.00
Health Service Fee                                                  $890.00
Instructionally Related Activity Fee $130.00
Medical Insurance Part B Travel Assist Fee    $50.0
Recreation Fee                                                       $322.00
Student Involvement & Representation Fee               $4.00

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)

Marine Eng. Tech, Mechanical Eng USCG Option, Marine Transportation & Opt-In Corps of Cadets
	On Campus	Off Campus	With Parents or Relatives
Tuition	$6,084	$6,084	$6,084
Campus-based Fees¹	$1,650	$1,650	$1,650
Discounted WUE tuition	$3,042	$3,042	$3,042
Uniform	$1,828.85	$1,828.85	$1,828.85
Orientation Fee	$385	$385	$385
Medical Insurance²	$1,613	$1,613	$1,613
Housing & Food	$14,536	$18,594	$10,411
Books, Supplies, Equipment	$1,029	$1,029	$1,029
Transportation	$1,412	$2,586	$2,296
Personal/Misc	$2,467	$3,430	$3,430
Estimated Loan Fees³	$58	$58	$58
Total	$34,104.85	$40,299.85	$31,826.85
Facilities Eng Technology, Mechanical Eng General, Int’l Strategy & Sec, Oceanography, Business Admin - IBL

	On Campus	Off Campus	With Parents or Relatives
Tuition	$6,084	$6,084	$6,084
Campus-based Fees¹	$1,650	$1,650	$1,650
Discounted WUE tuition	$3,042	$3,042	$3,042
Dress Code	$338.67	$338.67	$338.67
Orientation Fee	$385	$385	$385
Medical Insurance²	$1,613	$1,613	$1,613
Housing & Food	$14,536	$18,594	$10,411
Books, Supplies, Equipment	$1,029	$1,029	$1,029
Transportation	$1,412	$2,586	$2,296
Personal/Misc	$2,467	$3,430	$3,430
Estimated Loan Fees³	$58	$58	$58
Total	$32,614.67	$38,809.67	$30,336.67

About WUE Cost Estimates

The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program is designed to permit students from participating states to attend Cal Maritime at reduced tuition rates. Students participating in Cal Maritime's WUE program pay only 50% more than the in-state tuition rate.

WUE will reduce the overall cost of attending Cal Maritime by reducing the tuition for a recipient from out-of-state.

Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, and spring semesters and are subject to change.

Housing & Food: The actual cost of housing and food will vary depending on where you live and which dining plan you choose.

¹ Campus-based Fees Include

Associated Student Body Fee                              $210.00
Campus Document Fee                                          $30.00
Health Facility Fee                                                            $14.00
Health Service Fee                                                      $890.00
Instructionally Related Activity Fee $130.00
Medical Insurance Part B Travel Assist Fee      $50.0
Recreation Fee                                                                 $322.00
Student Involvement & Representation Fee               $4.00

Marine Eng. Tech, Mechanical Eng USCG Option, Marine Transportation & Opt-In Corps of Cadets
	On Campus	Off Campus	With Parents or Relatives
Tuition	$6,084	$6,084	$6,084
Campus-based Fees¹	$1,650	$1,650	$1,650
Discounted WUE tuition	$3,042	$3,042	$3,042
Medical Insurance²	$1,613	$1,613	$1,613
Housing & Food	$14,536	$18,594	$10,411
Books, Supplies, Equipment	$1,029	$1,029	$1,029
Transportation	$1,412	$2,586	$2,296
Personal/Misc	$2,467	$3,430	$3,430
Estimated Loan Fees³	$58	$58	$58
Total	$31,891	$38,086	$29,613
Facilities Eng Technology, Mechanical Eng General, Int’l Strategy & Sec, Oceanography, Business Admin - IBL

	On Campus	Off Campus	With Parents or Relatives
Tuition	$6,084	$6,084	$6,084
Campus-based Fees¹	$1,650	$1,650	$1,650
Discounted WUE tuition	$3,042	$3,042	$3,042
Dress Code	$338.67	$338.67	$338.67
Medical Insurance²	$1,613	$1,613	$1,613
Housing & Food	$14,536	$18,594	$10,411
Books, Supplies, Equipment	$1,029	$1,029	$1,029
Transportation	$1,412	$2,586	$2,296
Personal/Misc	$2,467	$3,430	$3,430
Estimated Loan Fees³	$58	$58	$58
Total	$32,230	$38,425	$29,952

About WUE Cost Estimates

WUE will reduce the overall cost of attending Cal Maritime by reducing the tuition for a recipient from out-of-state.

Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, and spring semesters and are subject to change.

Housing & Food: The actual cost of housing and food will vary depending on where you live and which dining plan you choose.

¹ Campus-based Fees Include

Associated Student Body Fee                                       $210.00
Campus Document Fee                                              $30.00
Health Facility Fee                                                    $14.00
Health Service Fee                                                 $890.00
Instructionally Related Activity Fee    $130.00
Medical Insurance Part B Travel Assist Fee    $50.0
Recreation Fee                                                       $322.00
Student Involvement & Representation Fee               $4.00

Cost of Attendance Overview

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is what we estimate it will cost to attend Cal Maritime for the academic year. The COA includes tuition and fees, food and housing, books and supplies, transportation, personal and miscellaneous expenses. The only "direct billed" costs (items that the campus will charge you for directly) are tuition and fees, food and housing (if living on campus), and the Opt-In Corps of Cadets uniform (if applicable). Other expenses, such as books and supplies, travel and miscellaneous expenses, and off-campus food and housing are an estimate and your actual costs may be higher or lower than what we estimate.

A full, detailed and current Fee Schedule to all campus charges can be found here.

Fees Subject to Change

The California State University (CSU) makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Fees listed in published schedules or student accounts may need to be increased when public funding is inadequate. Therefore, CSU must reserve the right, even after fees are initially charged or initial fee payments are made, to increase or modify any listed fees. All listed fees, other than mandatory systemwide fees, are subject to change without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester or quarter has begun. All CSU listed fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon approval by the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, or the Presidents, as appropriate. Changes in mandatory systemwide fees will be made in accordance with the requirements of the Working Families Student Fee Transparency and Accountability Act (Sections 66028 - 66028.6 of the Education Code).

AB-990 & SB-467

For informational purposes only: In accordance with California Assembly Bill 990 and Senate Bill 467, Cal Maritime provides the typical market rate of living off-campus near campus where students commonly reside:

1-bedroom: $2,126
2-bedroom: $2,661
Room in a 2-bedroom home: $1,331
Room in a 3-bedroom home: $1,164

*Data Source: HUD 2025 Small Area Fair Market Rents within a 5-mile radius of CSU campuses

The food and housing expenses included in the off-campus Cost of Attendance represent the typical costs students pay when enrolled at Cal Maritime. Many students living off-campus have roommates, which decreases their housing costs. Actual costs of room and food will vary and might differ from those given in the estimates.

Summer Sea Term

The costs associated with Training Ship Golden Bear Summer Sea Term and International Experience are not factored into the standard budget listed above.

Enrollment during the Summer Term are subject to tuition and fees + program fees detailed in the Schedule of Fees.

Financial aid may be available for qualifying students to help with the costs associated with enrollment in those programs, and Summer financial aid awarding will be done after the student registers for Summer classes.

Summer Aid

Summer Sea Term is considered the last term of the academic year for financial aid purposes. Aid eligibility will be based off the 2023-2024 FAFSA or CADAA application. The aid options will typically consist of any aid that was not exhausted during the academic year. Summer aid will automatically be determined once students enroll for summer term, a separate application is not required.

To be considered for financial aid during the summer, students must meet basic eligibility requirements. However, other factors such as FAFSA data and availability of funds will contribute to a student's eligibility and amount awarded.

Have a 2023-2024 FAFSA or CADAA on file with Cal Maritime (school code 001134)
Enroll in at least 6 undergraduate units
Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards

Types of aid available to qualified students include:

Pell Grant
State University Grant
Summer Enrollment Grant
Federal Direct Student Loans
Parent PLUS loans
Private Loans

Please note – if you will be participating in International Experience a deposit must be paid before you register for the summer class. You can use your spring aid refund if you have one or pay out-of-pocket. You cannot use potential summer aid for your deposit.

Cost of Attendance

Cost of Attendance Estimates

California Residents (Undergraduate)

New Students (Enrolling for the first time Fall 2024)

Marine Eng. Tech, Mechanical Eng USCG Option, Marine Transportation & Opt-In Corps of Cadets

Facilities Eng Technology, Mechanical Eng General, Int’l Strategy & Sec, Oceanography, Business Admin - IBL

Continuing Students (First Enrolled Prior to Fall 2024)

Marine Eng. Tech, Mechanical Eng USCG Option, Marine Transportation & Opt-In Corps of Cadets

Facilities Eng Technology, Mechanical Eng General, Int’l Strategy & Sec, Oceanography, Business Admin - IBL

Non-Residents (Undergraduate)

New Students (Enrolling for the first time Fall 2024)

Marine Eng. Tech, Mechanical Eng USCG Option, Marine Transportation & Opt-In Corps of Cadets

Facilities Eng Technology, Mechanical Eng General, Int’l Strategy & Sec, Oceanography, Business Admin - IBL

Continuing Students (First Enrolled Prior to Fall 2024)

Marine Eng. Tech, Mechanical Eng USCG Option, Marine Transportation & Opt-In Corps of Cadets

Facilities Eng Technology, Mechanical Eng General, Int’l Strategy & Sec, Oceanography, Business Admin - IBL

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)

New Students (Enrolling for the first time Fall 2024)

Marine Eng. Tech, Mechanical Eng USCG Option, Marine Transportation & Opt-In Corps of Cadets

Facilities Eng Technology, Mechanical Eng General, Int’l Strategy & Sec, Oceanography, Business Admin - IBL

Continuing Students (First Enrolled Prior to Fall 2024)

Marine Eng. Tech, Mechanical Eng USCG Option, Marine Transportation & Opt-In Corps of Cadets

Facilities Eng Technology, Mechanical Eng General, Int’l Strategy & Sec, Oceanography, Business Admin - IBL

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