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California State University-Monterey Bay

Also known as: CSUMB

📍 Seaside, California🏛️ Suburban Setting👥 6,819 Undergrads🔗 csumb.edu

Overview

California State University-Monterey Bay is an medium public research university in Seaside, California. It enrolls about 6,819 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 97%. Graduates earn a median of $59,247 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

97%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

—

Net Price

$13,663

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

59%

Retention

80%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$59,247

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

97.4%

SAT Average

—

ACT Composite

—

Test Policy

Neither required nor recommended

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200Not reported800

Math

200Not reported800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

1Not reported36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$7,779

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$20,379

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$26,987

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$13,663

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$9,970
$30,001 – $48,000	$9,981
$48,001 – $75,000	$12,440
$75,001 – $110,000	$16,281
$110,001 +	$22,818

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

28.5%

Academics & Programs

California State University-Monterey Bay offers programs across 18 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Psychology

14.1%

Liberal Arts & General Studies

13.4%

Business, Management & Marketing

12.3%

Computer & Information Sciences

11.2%

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

8.2%

Interdisciplinary Studies

6.3%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

5.2%

Social Sciences

4.7%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

59%

On-Time (4yr)

39%

Retention (FT)

80%

% Earning >$25K

76%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$48,648

8 years

$55,080

10 years

$59,247

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

70.0%

White

57.1%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

26.2%

Black or African American

2.2%

Asian

6.0%

Hispanic / Latino

55.9%

Two or more races

5.7%

International

1.3%

Gender

Women

59.5%

Men

40.5%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is California State University-Monterey Bay hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 97%.

How much does California State University-Monterey Bay cost?

In-state tuition is $7,779, and out-of-state is $20,379. Average net price after financial aid is $13,663.

What is California State University-Monterey Bay known for?

Most popular programs include Psychology, Liberal Arts & General Studies, Business, Management & Marketing.

What's the graduation rate at California State University-Monterey Bay?

The 6-year graduation rate is 59%, and 80% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.