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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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4 Year, Public

Division 2

5,909 undergraduates

$7,437 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.

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Acceptance rate 94.8%

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Average high school GPA 3.45

Application fee $70

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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 16:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

16 :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

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $7,437

Additional expenses

Room & board $16,413

Books & supplies $864

Other expenses $4,005

Cost of attendance* $28,719

Average financial aid package $13,273

Estimated cost $15,446 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $19,317

Additional expenses

Room & board $16,413

Books & supplies $864

Other expenses $4,005

Cost of attendance* $40,599

Average financial aid package $13,273

Estimated cost $27,326 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 5,909, with gender binary students split 41% male and 59% female.

Total enrollment

6,742

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

27%

African American %

Hispanic American %

53%

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

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

100 Campus Center, Seaside, CA 93955

8315823000

https://csumb.edu/

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

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 95%.

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 $114,876.

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