California State University-Monterey Bay
100 Campus Center, Seaside, United StatesAll photos (0)
Overview of California State University-Monterey Bay
About this school
- www.csumb.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Yes
Graduate Students
803
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:6,771
- Men:2,520 (37.2%)
- Women:4,251 (62.8%)
Location
Admission Information
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to California State University Monterey Bay is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | - |
Science | 2 | - |
Foreign Language | 2 | - |
Social Studies | 1 | - |
History | 1 | - |
Academic Electives | 1 | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | January 31 |
SAT Only | Not used if submitted | January 31 |
ACT Only | Not used if submitted | January 31 |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | Not used if submitted | January 31 |
SAT Subject Tests Only | Not used if submitted | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
Use of SAT/ACT Essay | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 100 Campus Center |
City, State, Zip | Seaside, CA 93955-8001 |
Phone | (831) 582-3738 |
Fax | (831) 582-3540 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | November 30 |
Application Fee | $55 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Not reported |
Accept Offer Of Admission | May 1 |
Waiting List Used | Yes |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | - |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular|Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 53% of 13,112 applicants were admitted |
Women | 56% of 8,522 applicants were admitted |
Men | 48% of 4,590 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 1,487 (21%) of 6,976 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 975 (20%) of 4,794 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 512 (23%) of 2,182 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.41 |
375 And Above | 17% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 17% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 25% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 22% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 18% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 1% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 480-580 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 1% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 17% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 50% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 28% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 4% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
Sat Critical Reading | 490-590 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 2% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 21% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 51% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 23% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 3% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 18-24 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 3% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 25% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 51% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 20% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 1% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $7,043|Out-of-state: $18,923
- Room & Board: - $12,396 (75.95588235294117%)
- Other Expences: - $1,854 (11.360294117647058%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $2,070 (12.683823529411764%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expences
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
California State University Monterey Bay accepts
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline April 19 | Final deadline August 30 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning February 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 032603 | Free |
State Aid Form | - |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 828 (89.8%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 670 (80.9%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 636 (94.9%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 89 (14.0%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 57% |
Average Award | $11,840 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 530 (83.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $10,955 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 386 (60.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,387 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 154 (24.2%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 13 (1.4%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $874 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 4,808 (78.7%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 4,334 (90.1%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 4,110 (94.8%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 499 (12.1%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 70% |
Average Award | $11,621 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 3,553 (86.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,987 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 2,359 (57.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,496 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 593 (14.4%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 113 (1.8%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $1,679 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 64% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $19,962 |
Parents Borrowing Plus Loans | - |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Business |
Creative Arts/Performance | Not reported |
Special Achievements/Activities | Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Children and Siblings of Alumni, Local/State Students |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Not required
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
165
Part-Time Faculty
322
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
31%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 4% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 16% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 40% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 29% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 4% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 5% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 1% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 2% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 35% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 39% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 17% of discussion sections/labs
- 40-49 students: - 1% of discussion sections/labs
- 50-59 students: - 4% of discussion sections/labs
- Over 100 students: - 1% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
Over 100 students
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | - |
Computing
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | Not Reported |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
California State University Monterey Bay provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
79.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
23.1%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
51.8%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
60.0%
Programs & Majors
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (23)
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Computer and Information Sciences, Other
- Design and Visual Communications, General
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- Human Services, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- International Relations and Affairs
- Japanese Language and Literature
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Linguistics
- Marine Sciences
- Mathematics, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music, General
- Psychology, General
- Radio and Television
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Social Sciences, General
- Spanish Language and Literature
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
No online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Liberal arts/general studies, Psychology
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Science, Master of Science in Management and Information Technology, Master of Arts in Education, Master of Business Administration, Master of Social Work
Master's Programs of Study (6)
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Education--General
- Management Information Systems
- Marine Sciences
- Social Work
- Water Resources
Campus Life
Location & Geography
Population
33,878
Nearest Metropolitan Area
1,387 acres
Environment
Small town/city
Campus Size
San Jose
Weather
Temperature | 45.8 average low in January, 68.7 average high in September |
Rain | 63 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Airport | - |
Nearest Bus Station | - |
Nearest Train Station | - |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division II |
Mascot | - |
School Colors | - |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Sailing | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Volleyball | ||
Water Polo |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Sailing | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Volleyball | ||
Water Polo |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, football, soccer, softball, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
California State University Monterey Bay offers choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
6,111
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
6,771
Women
4,251
Men
2,520
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.8% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 6.5% Asian
- 5.8% Black/African-American
- 42.5% Hispanic/Latino
- 8.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 1.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 30.7% White
- 4.5% Unknown
International Students
5.3%
Average Age
23
Number of Graduate Students
803