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California State University - Monterey Bay
California State University - Monterey Bay
SEASIDE, CA . 4 Year 3.5
#1009 in Best Colleges in America
100 CAMPUS CENTER SEASIDE, CA 93955

Overview

California State University, Monterey Bay, referred to as CSUMB, is located in the seaside and Marina, California. It was founded in 1994 and the campus covers an area of about 1,350 acres. The school offers more than 80 undergraduate and graduate majors, covering business, psychology, computer science and other fields. Among its diverse student population, more than half are first-generation college students, emphasizing personalized teaching and practice-oriented learning.

Rankings

  • 172

    #172 in Best College Locations in America

  • 7

    #7 03 in Best Colleges in America

  • 182

    #182 in Best Colleges for Environmental Science in America

  • Best College Locations in America 172 of 1,527
  • Best Colleges for Environmental Science in America 182 of 651
  • Best Hispanic-Serving Institutions in America 182 of 405

Academics

  • B Academics
  • A Value
  • ADiversity
  • C+Campus
  • B Athletics
  • C+Party Scene
  • B Professors
  • ALocation
  • B Dorms
  • CCampus Food
  • BStudent Life
  • B Safety

Majors

  • Psychology
    252 Graduates
  • Business
    242 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    227 Graduates
  • Computer Science
    170 Graduates
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
    154 Graduates
  • Human Services
    115 Graduates
  • Biology
    111 Graduates
  • Social Science Research Methods
    87 Graduates
  • Nursing
    74 Graduates
  • Environmental Science
    73 Graduates

Admissions

  • March 30
    Application Deadline
  • 93%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $9,097
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    75%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    60%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    90%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    5,848 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    844
  • Undergrads Over 25
    21%
  • Pell Grant
    43%
  • Varsity Athletes
    5%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    20:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    California Collegiate Athletic Association
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (without football)

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