College
California State University - Monterey Bay
- BOverall Grade
- 4 Year
- Seaside, CA
- 1,505 reviews
- AcademicsB
- ValueB+
- DiversityA
- CampusC
- AthleticsB-
- Party SceneC+
- ProfessorsB-
- LocationA-
- DormsC
- Campus FoodC+
- Student LifeC+
- SafetyC+
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (without football)
Athletic Conference
California Collegiate Athletic Association
California State University - Monterey Bay Rankings
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
35%
SAT Range
860-1080
ACT Range
18-23
Application Fee
$55
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
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Cost
Net Price
$11,390/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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Academics
Professors
B-
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Student Faculty Ratio
23:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 77%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.88 responses
- 46%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.90 responses
- 54%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.89 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Psychology
244 GraduatesBusiness
235 GraduatesLiberal Arts and Humanities
235 GraduatesPhysical Education Teaching and Coaching
188 GraduatesHuman Services
117 GraduatesBiology
108 GraduatesEnvironmental Science
81 GraduatesSocial Science Research Methods
74 GraduatesComputer Science
71 GraduatesMarine Science
62 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
6,226Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
17%
Pell Grant
49%
Varsity Athletes
4%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
- 48%
- of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene.117 responses
Poll
- 62%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.141 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$42,200/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
55%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
89%
National
83%- 65%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.57 responses
California State University - Monterey Bay Reviews
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I am transferring there in the Spring, and so far the process has been easy! I was a bit worried because I was doing the process of applying on my own, but their website had step-by-step instructions which which were very helpful. The school has also kept me updated by sending me important deadlines and information via email. I have visited the campus a few times. Although, the location is beautiful and has history the actual campus is a bit dual. There are a few new buildings and parking lots, but I think the school needs improvement.
While being in the process of majoring in psychology at CSUMB, I have been fortunate enough to meet some of the most educated and supportive psychology professors. Most of them have earned PhDs and their class lectures demonstrate that they know what they are talking about. If I would have to give a constructive criticism, it would be for the school's counselors to offer more information about scholarship opportunities. I have struggled to find scholarships that fit with me and when I have asked my counselor for further assistance she has simply told me to search for scholarships on the CSUMB website. I wish that the non-teaching staff members at CSUMB could be more supportive while understanding that ending up with high debts post graduation is remarkably essential for us students to intend to prevent.
California State University, Monterey Bay is a newer university that is growing rapidly. If you are looking for a cheap school with quality education, teachers, and opportunities, I highly recommend CSUMB. If you are interested in social justice, there are many opportunities surrounding this area of interest. If you are interested in partying with a popular local area and downtown, I don'r recommend CSUMB. As the school grows, it will continually improve.