California State University-Monterey Bay

Seaside, CA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb

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About California State University-Monterey Bay

California State University-Monterey Bay is a mid-sized, public institution in Seaside, CA, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 6,819 students. The acceptance rate is 97%. 59% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $59,247.

97%

Acceptance

$13,663

Net price

6,819

Enrollment

59%

Grad rate

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Academics

Graduation & retention rates

A-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

97%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$13,663

Average net price

$7,779

In-state tuition

$20,379

Out-of-state tuition

$17,234

Room & board

$899

Books & supplies

$26,987

Total cost of attendance

43%

Students receiving Pell grants

28%

Students with federal loans

$12,750

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$9,970

$30–48K

$9,981

$48–75K

$12,440

$75–110K

$16,281

$110K+

$22,818

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business15.3%

Psychology13.1%

Humanities12.9%

Computer Science12.2%

Multidisciplinary6.7%

Parks & Recreation6.0%

Biology5.3%

Health & Nursing4.4%

Natural Resources4.4%

Social Sciences3.7%

After Graduation

$59,247

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$48,648

Median earnings (6 yrs)

59%

Graduation rate

80%

Retention rate

80%

Earn more than a HS grad

$11,704

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

6,819

Total enrollment

11%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

52%

First-generation

Gender balance

59% women

41% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic

56%

White

26%

Asian

Two or more races

Black

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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