California State University, Monterey Bay

California State University, Monterey Bay is moderately difficult to get into. Around 93% of applicants get into California State University, Monterey Bay each year. Out of 10,007 applications received in 2023, 9,287 students were offered admission.

If you are planning on applying to California State University, Monterey Bay, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 1/15 and the fee for the application is $70.

California State University, Monterey Bay Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of California State University, Monterey Bay's admissions stats.

California State University, Monterey Bay 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	13%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	3%
Waitlist	No

California State University, Monterey Bay Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for California State University, Monterey Bay.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Info Not Available	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	1 15	–

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Applying Early to California State University, Monterey Bay?

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California State University, Monterey Bay may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with California State University, Monterey Bay directly for more information about early applications.

➡️ Explore a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on California State University, Monterey Bay Admissions

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Transferring to California State University, Monterey Bay

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to California State University, Monterey Bay

California State University, Monterey Bay has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does California State University, Monterey Bay Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at California State University, Monterey Bay

Curious about the factors that are considered by California State University, Monterey Bay during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
State Residency	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with California State University, Monterey Bay for more information on admission factors.

California State University, Monterey Bay 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to California State University, Monterey Bay, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with California State University, Monterey Bay's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–
Standardized Test Scores	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into California State University, Monterey Bay?

Students admitted to California State University, Monterey Bay have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

California State University, Monterey Bay does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 13% of California State University, Monterey Bay's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 3% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for California State University, Monterey Bay?

To be competitive with other California State University, Monterey Bay applicants, you should aim to score between 1018 and 1210 (or higher!) on the SAT. At California State University, Monterey Bay 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1210 and 25% of scored lower than 1018, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of California State University, Monterey Bay students scored 593 or higher and 75% of students scored 520 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of California State University, Monterey Bay students scored 610 or higher, and 75% scored a 520 or higher.

To be most competitive at California State University, Monterey Bay, you should strive to earn between 21 and 29 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 29 means you fall in the 75th percentile for California State University, Monterey Bay's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 29, and three out of four students scored lower than 29 on the ACT.

A 21 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for California State University, Monterey Bay students. Only one out of every four students scored below 21.

More Information on Transferring to California State University, Monterey Bay

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to California State University, Monterey Bay.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is January 15.

Transfer students can enroll in California State University, Monterey Bay during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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California State University, Monterey Bay Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to California State University, Monterey Bay?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to California State University, Monterey Bay.

Does California State University, Monterey Bay accept transfer credits?

✅ California State University, Monterey Bay accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. California State University, Monterey Bay accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does California State University, Monterey Bay accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ California State University, Monterey Bay accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to California State University, Monterey Bay?

✅ California State University, Monterey Bay is not test optional.

What is California State University, Monterey Bay's acceptance rate?

✅ California State University, Monterey Bay has an acceptance rate of 93%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at California State University, Monterey Bay?

🟨 California State University, Monterey Bay may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

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