- 4 Year
- SEASIDE, CA
California State University - Monterey Bay
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- 4 Year
- SEASIDE, CA
- Rating 3.47 out of 5 1,656 reviews
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- Academicsgrade B minus
- Valuegrade B+
- Diversitygrade A
- Campusgrade C
- Athleticsgrade B minus
- Party Scenegrade B minus
- Professorsgrade B
- Locationgrade A minus
- Dormsgrade C+
- Campus Foodgrade C+
- Student Lifegrade B minus
- Safetygrade B minus
About
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- The California State University
One thing that makes Cal State Monterey Bay different from any other campus in the country is our location. Not only are we just one mile from the beach, we are on the site of a former Army base. Monterey Bay is on the central coast of California, just two hours south of San Francisco. The CSUMB campus is close to pristine beaches, redwood forests, tidepools, and the Fort Ord National Monument.
The bay itself is one of the largest marine protected areas in the world and home to whales, deep sea anglerfish, and of course our mascot, sea otters. CSUMB sits halfway between the Monterey Peninsula, which features the coastal communities of Pacific Grove, Monterey, Seaside and Carmel, and the Salinas Valley, known as the "Salad Bowl of the World" for its abundant agricultural production. The CSUMB campus is surrounded by amazing hiking trails, beaches, the Monterey Wharf, the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, and more!
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Start of Spring 2022 In-Person Campus Tours (Mon-Sat)
Otter Student Union
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On-campus tours will resume in February and continue through early-May. To register for a tour, please navigate to our site. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your tour date please send an email to campustours@csumb.edu.
Super Saturday 2022
University Center 4314 6th Avenue Seaside, CA 93955
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Join us for an inspirational event celebrating our diverse community! The purpose of Super Saturday is to increase the rate of African American students enrolling and graduating from the CSU. During this event we will discuss the importance of higher education and its impact on our youth. Community leaders, students, and parents will have an opportunity to meet CSU experts in Admissions and get all of their college questions answered.
Admitted Otter Day (Admitted Students Only)
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Admitted Otter Day is a celebration for our admitted student otters.
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Most Popular Majors
- Business265 Graduates
- Psychology243 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities237 Graduates
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching184 Graduates
- Computer Science162 Graduates
- Human Services134 Graduates
- Biology131 Graduates
- Social Science Research Methods95 Graduates
- Environmental Science82 Graduates
- Marine Science65 Graduates
Close-knit Campus
At CSUMB, we pride ourselves on our small class sizes and personal interactions between faculty and students. We think that is important to make sure that our students, many of whom are the first in their families to attend college, have the tools they need to thrive and to graduate. But we also have a remarkable academic culture that welcomes innovation and experimentation.