Ranked Among The Best Colleges

Ranked #3 among the best colleges by Regional Colleges West, Cal Maritime is committed to helping you launch your bright and fulfilling future. Here are just a few things that make us unique:

We are the only degree-granting maritime academies on the West Coast and one of only seven in the U.S.

We maintain a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of 20 to ensure the most personalized learning experience possible

Established in 1929, we offer 90 years of academic excellence

We provide a unique combination of classroom teachings with intellectual learning, applied technology, leadership development, and global awareness

Our 500-foot Training Ship Golden Bear was built to put classroom learnings into real-world, hand-on practice and application

All Cal Maritime cadets get the opportunity to experience the benefits and rewards of international study

Our state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor athletic facilities include an Olympic-size heated outdoor pool, an indoor basketball court with bleacher seating for 635, several auxiliary gym spaces, and more

Cal Maritime alumni have the highest average salaries of any college or university in the western U.S.

When you choose Cal Maritime, you get more than just a degree. You get the chance to expand your knowledge, enhance global perspectives, and make lifelong connections.