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 |
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 11,461 prospective students applied, and 9,813 were granted admission. Of those admitted 879 enrolled in the school. 6,340 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,069 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $5,742 plus fees of $1,405. CSUMB is ranked 741 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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CSUMB is rated within the lower 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for California State University Monterey Bay within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#741 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#299 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#48 in Best Colleges in California
#23 in Best Public Colleges in California
#238 in Best Value Colleges in California
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 960/1160 |
| ACT | 17/23 |
| GPA | 3.41 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 2, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $70 |
Annual Cost to Attend
California Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $3,372 |
| Other Fees | $1,405 |
| Room and Board | $10,895 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,771 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,185 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $3,372 |
| Other Fees | $1,405 |
| Room and Board | $10,895 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,771 |
| Total One Year Cost | $36,065 |
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% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=409698 IPEDS survey data for California State University Monterey Bay.
Current students may use the California State University Monterey Bay GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.