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California State University-Monterey Bay
Seaside, CAPublicSuburb Setting
Open Admission • 97% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
California State University-Monterey Bay is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Seaside, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 6.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 97%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
6.8K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
97% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
97%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing12% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees
Health Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $134,489
Earnings 5yr: $132,226
Debt: $9,489
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $115,179
Earnings 5yr: $106,856
Debt: N/A
Educational/Instructional Media Design.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,220
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,787
Earnings 5yr: $86,576
Debt: $16,500
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,950
Earnings 5yr: $84,843
Debt: N/A
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)
Earnings 4yr: $80,481
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,296
Earnings 5yr: $86,306
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)
Earnings 4yr: $79,241
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,298
Earnings 5yr: $93,147
Debt: N/A
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,905
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,558
Earnings 5yr: $72,547
Debt: $13,500
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,943
Earnings 5yr: $64,436
Debt: $18,000
International/Globalization Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,480
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $14,093
Marine Sciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,782
Earnings 5yr: $45,771
Debt: $17,800
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,017
Earnings 5yr: $54,702
Debt: $13,750
Social Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,200
Earnings 5yr: $52,537
Debt: $11,000
Human Services, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,719
Earnings 5yr: $57,518
Debt: $14,480
Hospitality Administration/Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,856
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $11,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,654
Earnings 5yr: $45,572
Debt: $19,000
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,074
Earnings 5yr: $54,215
Debt: $12,366
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$13,663
In-State Tuition$7,779
Out-of-State Tuition$20,379
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
43%
Pell Grants
28%
Take Loans
66%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$48,648
+22% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$59,247
Completion Signals
59%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
80%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$119/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
41%
Men59%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 41% men and 59% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
52%
Part-Time Share
11%
Avg Family Income
$41,632
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