# California State University-Monterey Bay

Seaside, CA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/california-state-university-monterey-bay

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 97% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test blind (scores not considered) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 11,769 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 11,160 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $27,498 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $13,861 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $10,966 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $10,831 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $12,157 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $16,040 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $23,159 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 6,819 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 63% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $63,891 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $11,000 (FY2024) |

## What California State University-Monterey Bay considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 409698. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology