California State University-Monterey Bay
California State University-Monterey Bay is a public 4-year institution in Seaside, CA. It enrolls about 6,742 students and admits roughly 95% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Seaside, CA 93955 |
| County | Monterey County |
| Enrollment | 6,742 |
| Acceptance rate | 95% |
| Applicants / admitted | 11,769 / 11,160 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $7,437 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $19,317 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 63% |
| Transfer-out rate | 7% |
| Full-time retention rate | 79% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $15,222 |
| Campus setting | Suburb: Midsize |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Master's degree |
| Website | https://csumb.edu/ |
| Phone | 8315823000 |
Admissions
About 11,769 students applied and 11,160 were admitted. Of those admitted, 943 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $7,437 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $19,317. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $15,222 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $9,654 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $11,487 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $13,868 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $17,745 |
| Over $110,000 | $23,874 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 922 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 63% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
California State University-Monterey Bay is in Seaside, CA, Monterey County. Its coordinates are 36.6524, -121.7962.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at California State University-Monterey Bay?
About 95% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 11,769 applicants.
How much does California State University-Monterey Bay cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $7,437 for in-state students and $19,317 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend California State University-Monterey Bay?
About 6,742 students are enrolled.