Overview
Student Population
| Location | Seaside, California |
| Online | csumb.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Rural Fringe |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Seaside, California, California State University Monterey Bay is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 12,423 prospective students applied, and 7,270 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,000 enrolled in the school. 6,457 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,083 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $5,742 plus fees of $1,401. CSUMB is ranked 805 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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CSUMB is rated within the lower 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 960/1160 |
| ACT | 17/23 |
| GPA | 3.2 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
Annual Cost to Attend
California Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,916 |
| Other Fees | $1,401 |
| Room and Board | $12,396 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,109 |
| Total One Year Cost | $23,564 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,916 |
| Other Fees | $1,401 |
| Room and Board | $12,396 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,109 |
| Total One Year Cost | $35,444 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 22% |
| Business | 16% |
| Psychology | 9% |
| Social Sciences | 9% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=409698 IPEDS survey data for California State University Monterey Bay.