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California State University - Monterey Bay
#59 in Best Value Colleges in California
  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Seaside, CA
  • 1,558 reviews
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    California State University - Monterey Bay Academics

    Academic Statistics

    Academics
    B-
    Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Graduation Rate
    60%
    National
    49%
    Full-Time Retention Rate
    79%
    Part-Time Retention Rate
    67%
    Academic Calendar
    Semester
    Research Funding per Student
    $173
    National
    $1,524
    Non-traditional Learning
    • Evening Degree Programs
      No
    • Teacher Certification
      Yes
    • Distance Education
      No
    • Study Abroad
      Yes

    About the Classes

    Class Size Breakdown
    • 2-19 students
      20%
    • 20-39
      69%
    • 40-99
      10%
    • 100+
      1%
    Most Popular Majors
    • Psychology
      244 Graduates
    • Business
      235 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      235 Graduates
    • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
      188 Graduates
    • Human Services
      117 Graduates
    • Biology
      108 Graduates
    • Environmental Science
      81 Graduates
    • Social Science Research Methods
      74 Graduates
    • Computer Science
      71 Graduates
    • Marine Science
      62 Graduates
    98%
    of students say they attend class.55 responses

    About the Professors

    Professors
    B-
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    25:1
    Female Professors
    53%
    Male Professors
    47%
    Average Professor Salary
    $102,336
    Poll
    49%
    of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.55 responses
    Faculty Diversity
    • African American
      4%
    • Asian American
      13%
    • Hispanic
      19%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      2%
    • Multiracial
      2%
    • Native American
      1%
    • Pacific Islander
      1%
    • Unknown
      4%
    • White
      56%

    What Students Say About Professors

    Poll
    83%
    of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.102 responses
    Poll
    75%
    of students say professors care about their students' success.102 responses
    Poll
    81%
    of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.102 responses
    Poll
    81%
    of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.102 responses
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