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California State University - Monterey Bay
#59 in Best Value Colleges in California
  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Seaside, CA
  • 1,559 reviews
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    California State University - Monterey Bay Admissions

    Cal State Monterey Bay admissions is selective with an acceptance rate of 53%. Students that get into Cal State Monterey Bay have an average SAT score between 970-1170 or an average ACT score of 18-24. The regular admissions application deadline for Cal State Monterey Bay is November 30.

    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    53%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    —
    Total Applicants
    13,112
    SAT Range
    970-1170
    SAT Reading
    490-590
    SAT Math
    480-580
    Students Submitting SAT
    92%
    ACT Range
    18-24
    ACT English
    17-24
    ACT Math
    17-24
    ACT Writing
    —
    Students Submitting ACT
    40%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    November 30
    Early Decision Deadline
    —
    Early Action Deadline
    —
    Offers Early Decision
    No
    Offers Early Action
    No
    Application Fee
    $70
    Application Website
    www2.calstate.edu/apply
    Accepts Common App
    No
    Accepts Coalition App
    No

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Required
    • High School Rank
      Neither required nor recommended
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Required
    • SAT/ACT
      Required
    • Recommendations
      Neither required nor recommended
    Poll
    57%
    of students say the admissions process made them feel like the school cared about them as an applicant.46 responses
    Poll
    61%
    of students feel the admissions process evaluated them individually as a real person, not just a set of numbers.46 responses
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