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California State University, Monterey Bay
Seaside,
CA
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate93%
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About CSU Monterey Bay
California State University, Monterey Bay is a public, state university in the town of Seaside, California. CSU Monterey Bay was founded in 1994. The college enrolls around 7,504 students per year, including 6,693 undergraduates.
CSU Monterey Bay Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into CSU Monterey Bay. CSU Monterey Bay admitted 93% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 10,007 students applied to CSU Monterey Bay and 9,287 were admitted.
| California State University, Monterey Bay Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 93% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | Info Not Available |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.4 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 13% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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California State University, Monterey Bay is located in Seaside, California, near San Jose.
If you are interested in seeing CSU Monterey Bay for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 101 to Seaside, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Monterey Peninsula.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what California State University, Monterey Bay and Seaside are like without leaving home.
College Info
CSU Monterey Bay Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Jan 15
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to CSU Monterey Bay is Jan 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to CSU Monterey Bay is Jan 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
CSU Monterey Bay SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1018 - 1210
Math SAT Range
500 - 593
Reading SAT Range
520 - 610
CSU Monterey Bay Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$22,155
In State$34,035
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$5,742
$17,622
Fees
Unknown
Unknown
Housing
$16,413
$16,413
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at CSU Monterey Bay is like? There are approximately 7,504 students enrolled at CSU Monterey Bay, including 6,693 undergraduate students and 811 graduate students. 87% percent of students attend school full-time, 98% percent are from CA and 2% percent of students are from other states.
87%
Full Time13%
Part Time98%
In State2%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
7,504
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
93%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 15
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