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California State University Monterey Bay

Seaside, California

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Overview

Enrollment

7,045
California State University Monterey Bay overview
Location Seaside, California
Online csumb.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Rural Fringe
California State University Monterey Bay overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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California State University-Monterey Bay (CSUMB) is a public institution established in 1994 on the site of the former Fort Ord in Seaside, California, a short distance from the city of Monterey. The university's campus spans over 1,300 acres, offering views of the nearby Pacific Ocean and a layout that reflects the ecological awareness of its design, including environmental conservation efforts. Housing is available for students on this campus, which exhibits a mix of modern and repurposed military architecture. CSUMB provides a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs, with a particular emphasis on marine science, environmental studies, and business. The university has a moderately selective admissions process. The Otters, as CSUMB's athletic teams are known, participate in NCAA Division II, but the college does not specifically focus on athletics as a core part of its identity.

In the most recent statistical year 12,568 prospective students applied, and 11,611 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 904 enrolled in the school.  5,949 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,096 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $5,742 plus fees of $1,581. CSUMB is ranked 861 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

4/10

Overall

3/10

Academics

4/10

Resources

5/10

Outcomes

2/10

Value

CSUMB is rated within the lower 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for California State University Monterey Bay within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Very Easy
California State University Monterey Bay overview
SAT 960/1160
ACT 17/23
GPA 3.45

Applications Accepted

92.4% 
California State University Monterey Bay overview
Applications Due Jan 15, 2025
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $70

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Annual Cost to Attend

California Resident Tuition

$5,742
In State Costs for California State University Monterey Bay
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,152
Other Fees$1,581
Room and Board $16,262
Budget for Other Expenses$3,051
Total One Year Cost$27,788

Out of State Resident Tuition

$17,622
Out of State Costs for California State University Monterey Bay
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,152
Other Fees$1,581
Room and Board $16,262
Budget for Other Expenses$3,051
Total One Year Cost$39,668

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$45,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

38% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by California State University Monterey Bay students
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.

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Last updated February 24, 2024