California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) is a public university located on the beautiful and expansive Monterey Bay in California’s Central Coast area. The university boasts innovative and diverse academic programs, state-of-the-art technology, and numerous research opportunities. With a spectrum of majors, concentrations, and endorsements, the university is committed to providing a quality learning experience to all of its students. CSUMB has extensive resources to further a student’s educational and career aspirations, including an esteemed Honors College, numerous study abroad programs, internships, and vast learning, recreational, and cultural opportunities. Additionally, through its Sea and Sky Spectacular programs, students are both challenged and supported in their journey toward academic success.
- Address: 100 Campus Center, Seaside, CA 93955-8001
- Phone: (831) 582-3000
- Website: www.csumb.edu/
- Type: Public, 4-year
- Student Population: 7,409
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 23 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $70
- Selectivity: Less Selective
Cost
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Tuition and Fees | $7,147 | $19,027 |
| Books and Supplies | $3,372 | $3,372 |
| Room & Board | $16,580 | $16,580 |
| Other | $4,213 | $4,213 |
| Total Cost | $31,312 | $43,192 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 86%
- SAT Range: 960 – 1160
- ACT Range: 17 – 23
Majors
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Psychology, General
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- Computer Science
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 88%
- Part-time: 12%
Student Gender
- Male: 37%
- Female: 63%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 6%
- Black or African American: 3%
- Hispanic / Latino: 50%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 26%
- Two or More Races: 5%
- Unknown: 4%
- Non-resident Alien: 5%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 84%
- 25 and Over: 16%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 97%
- Out-of-State: 3%
- Unknown: 0%