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California State University-Monterey Bay

California State University-Monterey Bay is a medium, public institution located in Seaside, ca. Founded in 1994, California State University-Monterey Bay offers undergraduate degrees in 39 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 6,129 undergraduates
cost $7,323 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into California State University-Monterey Bay? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 92.4%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.45
Application fee $70
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Key deadlines

June
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! California State University-Monterey Bay is known for one of its top majors: Psychology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 20:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
20 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Computer Science and Information Technology
Health and Medical Professions
Other
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Psychology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Computer Science
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Human Services, General
Biology, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $7,323
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,262
Books & supplies $1,152
Other expenses $3,051
Cost of attendance* $27,788
Average financial aid package $13,273
Estimated cost $14,515 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $19,203
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,262
Books & supplies $1,152
Other expenses $3,051
Cost of attendance* $39,668
Average financial aid package $13,273
Estimated cost $26,395 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? California State University-Monterey Bay has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,129, with gender binary students split 39% male and 61% female.

Total enrollment

6,742

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
25%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
38%
Asian %
6%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
1%
Multiracial %
7%
Unknown %
19%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At California State University-Monterey Bay, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 100 Campus Center, Seaside, CA 93955-8001
phone 831-582-3000
address https://csumb.edu/
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about California State University-Monterey Bay to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is California State University-Monterey Bay?

California State University-Monterey Bay is located in Seaside, ca.

What is the acceptance rate at California State University-Monterey Bay? 

The acceptance rate for California State University-Monterey Bay is 92%.

What’s the average GPA for California State University-Monterey Bay?

The average high school GPA for California State University-Monterey Bay students was 3.45.

How much does it cost for 4 years at California State University-Monterey Bay?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at California State University-Monterey Bay including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $111,152.

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