California State University, Maritime Academy

It is moderately difficult to get into California State University Maritime Academy. California State University Maritime Academy admitted 76% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 1,418 students applied to California State University Maritime Academy and 1,084 were admitted.

If you are applying to California State University Maritime Academy, the regular decision application deadline is December 15 and the fee for the application costs $70.

California State University Maritime Academy Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of California State University Maritime Academy's admissions stats.

California State University Maritime Academy 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	88%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	31%
Waitlist	Yes

California State University Maritime Academy Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for California State University Maritime Academy.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	October 31	December 15
Regular Decision	Yes	12 15	–

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Want to Apply Early to California State University Maritime Academy?

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California State University Maritime Academy does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is October 31. California State University Maritime Academy will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 15.

Some students apply to college early in hopes that it will increase their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of admission, since it demonstrates your interest in a school.

➡️ Find a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on California State University Maritime Academy Admissions

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Is California State University Maritime Academy Challenging To Get Into?

CSU Maritime Academy is a moderately difficult school to get into. CSU Maritime Academy evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2022, CSU Maritime Academy accepted 76% of students, approximately 1,084 of the 1,418 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like CSU Maritime Academy, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to California State University Maritime Academy

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to California State University Maritime Academy

California State University Maritime Academy has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does California State University Maritime Academy Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at California State University Maritime Academy

What does California State University Maritime Academy consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered

Make sure to check with California State University Maritime Academy for more information on admission factors.

California State University Maritime Academy 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to California State University Maritime Academy, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with California State University Maritime Academy's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	–	–
Other Requirements	–	–	–	health form
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into California State University Maritime Academy?

Students admitted to California State University Maritime Academy have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

California State University Maritime Academy does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 88% of California State University Maritime Academy's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 31% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for California State University Maritime Academy?

To be competitive with other California State University Maritime Academy applicants, you should aim to score between 1078 and 1260 (or higher!) on the SAT. At California State University Maritime Academy 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1260 and 25% of scored lower than 1078, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of California State University Maritime Academy students scored 633 or higher and 75% of students scored 530 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of California State University Maritime Academy students scored 630 or higher, and 75% scored a 530 or higher.

To be most competitive at California State University Maritime Academy, you should strive to earn between 21 and 26 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 26 means you fall in the 75th percentile for California State University Maritime Academy's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 26, and three out of four students scored lower than 26 on the ACT.

A 21 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for California State University Maritime Academy students. Only one out of every four students scored below 21.

More Information on Transferring to California State University Maritime Academy

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to California State University Maritime Academy.

Transfer students can enroll in California State University Maritime Academy during the following terms:

• Fall Term

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California State University Maritime Academy Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to California State University Maritime Academy?

❌ Students who are admitted to California State University Maritime Academy must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does California State University Maritime Academy accept transfer credits?

✅ California State University Maritime Academy accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does California State University Maritime Academy accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

❌ California State University Maritime Academy does not accept International Baccalaureate credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to California State University Maritime Academy?

✅ California State University Maritime Academy is not test optional.

What is California State University Maritime Academy's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for California State University Maritime Academy is 76%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at California State University Maritime Academy?

❌ California State University Maritime Academy does not offer early decision.

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