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California State University-Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA · Public · Midsize suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 97%
- Open
- Average net price
- $13,861
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 63%
- Median earnings
- $63,891
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
California State University-Monterey Bay is a public college in Seaside, CA with 6,819 undergraduates. It admits 97% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $13,861 per year ($10,966 for families earning under $30,000). 63% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $63,891 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 97%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 11,769
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 11,160
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 8%
- of admitted students enrolled
What California State University-Monterey Bay looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $27,498
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $8,145
- Out-of-state tuition
- $21,465
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$10,966
- $30–48k$10,831
- $48–75k$12,157
- $75–110k$16,040
- $110k+$23,159
Get a personal estimate with California State University-Monterey Bay's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 63%
- Freshman retention
- 80%
- Median earnings
- $63,891
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $11,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 6,819
- Student–faculty ratio
- 24:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 49%
- White26%
- Hispanic56%
- Black2%
- Asian6%
California State University-Monterey Bay FAQ
What is California State University-Monterey Bay's acceptance rate?+
California State University-Monterey Bay admits 97% of applicants, which makes it open.
Is California State University-Monterey Bay test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to California State University-Monterey Bay?+
In Fall 2023, 11,769 students applied to California State University-Monterey Bay and 11,160 were admitted; 943 enrolled.
Does California State University-Monterey Bay consider legacy status?+
No. California State University-Monterey Bay reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does California State University-Monterey Bay require an essay?+
California State University-Monterey Bay reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does California State University-Monterey Bay cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $27,498 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $13,861.
What is California State University-Monterey Bay's graduation rate?+
63% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 409698 · How we use this data
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