Tuition and Financial Aid
There are a lot of options available to pay for your college career. Navigating those options and payment processes, regardless of financial circumstances, can be complicated. We're here to help.
Apply for Aid
Applying is simple. Most students will submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. If you're ineligible to use the FAFSA but qualify for in-state fees through CA law AB540, you'll start with the CA Dream Act application.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
California Dream Act Application
Cal Poly Maritime Academy’s school code for the 2025-2026 academic year is 001134.
Determine Your Costs
Our costs charts provide a realistic estimate of what it will cost you to attend Cal Poly Maritime Academy. This estimate includes allowances for tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies and other expenses.
2025-2026 Cost of Attendance
California Residents (Undergraduate)
Marine Eng. Tech, Mechanical Eng USCG Option, Marine Transportation & Opt-In Corps of Cadets
| Residence Halls | Off Campus | Living with Family | |
| Tuition | $6,450 | $6,450 | $6,450 |
| 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 | $1,813 | $1,813 | $1,813 |
| Housing & Food | $15,190 | $19,357 | $10,804 |
| Books, Supplies, Equipment | $1,054 | $1,054 | $1,054 |
| Transportation | $1,411 | $2,583 | $2,293 |
| Personal/Misc | $2,527 | $3,513 | $2,946 |
| Estimated Loan Fees3 | $58 | $58 | $58 |
| Total | $32,366.85 | $38,691.85 | $29,281.85 |
Facilities Eng Technology, Mechanical Eng General, Int’l Strategy & Sec, Oceanography, Business Admin - IBL
| Residence Halls | Off Campus | Living with Family | |
| Tuition | $6,450 | $6,450 | $6,450 |
| Campus-based Fees1 | $1,650 | $1,650 | $1,650 |
| Orientation Fee | $385 | $385 | $385 |
| Medical Insurance2 | $1,813 | $1,813 | $1,813 |
| Housing & Food | $15,190 | $19,357 | $10,804 |
| Books, Supplies, Equipment | $1,054 | $1,054 | $1,054 |
| Transportation | $1,411 | $2,583 | $2,293 |
| Personal/Misc | $2,527 | $3,513 | $2,946 |
| Estimated Loan Fees3 | $58 | $58 | $58 |
| Total | $30,538 | $36,863 | $27,453 |
Marine Eng. Tech, Mechanical Eng USCG Option, Marine Transportation & Opt-In Corps of Cadets
| Residence Halls | Off Campus | Living with Family | |
| Tuition | $6,450 | $6,450 | $6,450 |
| Campus-based Fees1 | $1,650 | $1,650 | $1,650 |
| Medical Insurance2 | $1,813 | $1,813 | $1,813 |
| Housing & Food | $15,190 | $19,357 | $10,804 |
| Books, Supplies, Equipment | $1,054 | $1,054 | $1,054 |
| Transportation | $1,411 | $2,583 | $2,293 |
| Personal/Misc | $2,527 | $3,513 | $2,946 |
| Estimated Loan Fees3 | $58 | $58 | $58 |
| Total | $30,153 | $36,478 | $27,068 |
Facilities Eng Technology, Mechanical Eng General, Int'l Strategy & Sec, Oceanography, Business Admin - IBL
| Residence Halls | Off Campus | Living with Family | |
| Tuition | $6,450 | $6,450 | $6,450 |
| Campus-based Fees1 | $1,650 | $1,650 | $1,650 |
| Medical Insurance2 | $1,813 | $1,813 | $1,813 |
| Housing & Food | $15,190 | $19,357 | $10,804 |
| Books, Supplies, Equipment | $1,054 | $1,054 | $1,054 |
| Transportation | $1,411 | $2,583 | $2,293 |
| Personal/Misc | $2,527 | $3,513 | $2,946 |
| Estimated Loan Fees3 | $58 | $58 | $58 |
| Total | $30,153 | $36,478 | $27,068 |
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
2 Medical 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 2024-2025 year.
Non-Residents (Undergraduate)
Marine Eng. Tech, Mechanical Eng USCG Option, Marine Transportation & Opt-In Corps of Cadets
| Residence Halls | Off Campus | Living with Family | |
| Tuition | $6,450 | $6,450 | $6,450 |
| Campus-based Fees1 | $1,650 | $1,650 | $1,650 |
| Non-Resident Tuition | $13,320 | $13,320 | $13,320 |
| Uniform | $1,828.85 | $1,828.85 | $1,828.85 |
| Orientation Fee | $385 | $385 | $385 |
| Medical Insurance2 | $1,813 | $1,813 | $1,813 |
| Housing & Food | $15,190 | $19,357 | $10,804 |
| Books, Supplies, Equipment | $1,054 | $1,054 | $1,054 |
| Transportation | $1,411 | $2,583 | $2,293 |
| Personal/Misc | $2,527 | $3,513 | $2,946 |
| Estimated Loan Fees3 | $58 | $58 | $58 |
| Total | $45,687 | $52,012 | $42,602 |
Facilities Eng Technology, Mechanical Eng General, Int’l Strategy & Sec, Oceanography, Business Admin - IBL
| Residence Halls | Off Campus | Living with Family | |
| Tuition | $6,450 | $6,450 | $6,450 |
| Campus-based Fees1 | $1,650 | $1,650 | $1,650 |
| Non-Resident Tuition | $13,320 | $13,320 | $13,320 |
| Orientation Fee | $385 | $385 | $385 |
| Medical Insurance2 | $1,813 | $1,813 | $1,813 |
| Housing & Food | $15,190 | $19,357 | $10,804 |
| Books, Supplies, Equipment | $1,054 | $1,054 | $1,054 |
| Transportation | $1,411 | $2,583 | $2,293 |
| Personal/Misc | $2,527 | $3,513 | $2,946 |
| Estimated Loan Fees3 | $58 | $58 | $58 |
| Total | $43,858 | $50,183 | $40,773 |
Marine Eng. Tech, Mechanical Eng USCG Option, Marine Transportation & Opt-In Corps of Cadets
| Residence Halls | Off Campus | Living with Family | |
| Tuition | $6,450 | $6,450 | $6,450 |
| Campus-based Fees1 | $1,650 | $1,650 | $1,650 |
| Non-Resident Tuition | $13,320 | $13,320 | $13,320 |
| Medical Insurance2 | $1,813 | $1,813 | $1,813 |
| Housing & Food | $15,190 | $19,357 | $10,804 |
| Books, Supplies, Equipment | $1,054 | $1,054 | $1,054 |
| Transportation | $1,411 | $2,583 | $2,293 |
| Personal/Misc | $2,527 | $3,513 | $2,946 |
| Estimated Loan Fees3 | $58 | $58 | $58 |
| Total | $43,473 | $49,798 | $40,388 |
Facilities Eng Technology, Mechanical Eng General, Int’l Strategy & Sec, Oceanography, Business Admin - IBL
| Residence Halls | Off Campus | Living with Family | |
| Tuition | $6,450 | $6,450 | $6,450 |
| Campus-based Fees1 | $1,650 | $1,650 | $1,650 |
| Non-Resident Tuition | $13,320 | $13,320 | $13,320 |
| Medical Insurance2 | $1,813 | $1,813 | $1,813 |
| Housing & Food | $15,190 | $19,357 | $10,804 |
| Books, Supplies, Equipment | $1,054 | $1,054 | $1,054 |
| Transportation | $1,411 | $2,583 | $2,293 |
| Personal/Misc | $2,527 | $3,513 | $2,946 |
| Estimated Loan Fees3 | $58 | $58 | $58 |
| Total | $43,473 | $49,798 | $40,388 |
Non-Resident Tuition: In addition to in-state tuition and fees, non-California residents pay $444 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.
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: $50.00
Recreation Fee: $322.00
Student Involvement & Representation Fee: $4.00
2 Medical 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.
3 Loan 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 2024-2025 year.
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
Marine Eng. Tech, Mechanical Eng USCG Option, Marine Transportation & Opt-In Corps of Cadets
| Residence Halls | Off Campus | Living with Family | |
| Tuition | $6,450 | $6,450 | $6,450 |
| Campus-based Fees1 | $1,650 | $1,650 | $1,650 |
| Discounted WUE tuition | $3,225 | $3,225 | $3,225 |
| Uniform | $1,828.85 | $1,828.85 | $1,828.85 |
| Orientation Fee | $385 | $385 | $385 |
| Medical Insurance2 | $1,813 | $1,813 | $1,813 |
| Housing & Food | $15,190 | $19,357 | $10,804 |
| Books, Supplies, Equipment | $1,054 | $1,054 | $1,054 |
| Transportation | $1,411 | $2,583 | $2,293 |
| Personal/Misc | $2,527 | $3,513 | $2,946 |
| Estimated Loan Fees3 | $58 | $58 | $58 |
| Total | $35,592 | $41,917 | $32,507 |
Facilities Eng Technology, Mechanical Eng General, Int’l Strategy & Sec, Oceanography, Business Admin - IBL
| Residence Halls | Off Campus | Living with Family | |
| Tuition | $6,450 | $6,450 | $6,450 |
| Campus-based Fees1 | $1,650 | $1,650 | $1,650 |
| Discounted WUE tuition | $3,225 | $3,225 | $3,225 |
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| Orientation Fee | $385 | $385 | $385 |
| Medical Insurance2 | $1,813 | $1,813 | $1,813 |
| Housing & Food | $15,190 | $19,357 | $10,804 |
| Books, Supplies, Equipment | $1,054 | $1,054 | $1,054 |
| Transportation | $1,411 | $2,583 | $2,293 |
| Personal/Misc | $2,527 | $3,513 | $2,946 |
| Estimated Loan Fees3 | $58 | $58 | $58 |
| Total | $33,763 | $40,088 | $30,678 |
Marine Eng. Tech, Mechanical Eng USCG Option, Marine Transportation & Opt-In Corps of Cadets
| Residence Halls | Off Campus | Living with Family | |
| Tuition | $6,450 | $6,450 | $6,450 |
| Campus-based Fees1 | $1,650 | $1,650 | $1,650 |
| Discounted WUE tuition | $3,225 | $3,225 | $3,225 |
| Medical Insurance2 | $1,813 | $1,813 | $1,813 |
| Housing & Food | $15,190 | $19,357 | $10,804 |
| Books, Supplies, Equipment | $1,054 | $1,054 | $1,054 |
| Transportation | $1,411 | $2,583 | $2,293 |
| Personal/Misc | $2,527 | $3,513 | $2,946 |
| Estimated Loan Fees3 | $58 | $58 | $58 |
| Total | $33,378 | $39,703 | $30,293 |
Facilities Eng Technology, Mechanical Eng General, Int’l Strategy & Sec, Oceanography, Business Admin - IBL
| Residence Halls | Off Campus | Living with Family | |
| Tuition | $6,450 | $6,450 | $6,450 |
| Campus-based Fees1 | $1,650 | $1,650 | $1,650 |
| Discounted WUE tuition | $3,225 | $3,225 | $3,225 |
| Medical Insurance2 | $1,813 | $1,813 | $1,813 |
| Housing & Food | $15,190 | $19,357 | $10,804 |
| Books, Supplies, Equipment | $1,054 | $1,054 | $1,054 |
| Transportation | $1,411 | $2,583 | $2,293 |
| Personal/Misc | $2,527 | $3,513 | $2,946 |
| Estimated Loan Fees3 | $58 | $58 | $58 |
| Total | $33,378 | $39,703 | $30,293 |
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.
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
2 Medical 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.
3 Loan 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 2024-2025 year.
Prior year's costs and additional Financial Aid information can be found on the legacy Maritime site Financial Aid pages.
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