California State University-Monterey Bay
Public university · Seaside, CA · 6,819 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
97%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
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ACT (middle 50%)
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Average net price
$13,861
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$27,498
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
63%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into California State University-Monterey Bay?
California State University-Monterey Bay accepts about 97 of every 100 applicants (97%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says California State University-Monterey Bay is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on California State University-Monterey Bay's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does California State University-Monterey Bay cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $27,498 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $13,861 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $8,145 for CA residents and $21,465 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$8,145
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$21,465
- Room & board$17,514
- Total cost of attendance$27,498
- Average net price after grants$13,861
Popular majors
Business, Psychology, Liberal Arts & General Studies, Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Studies.
California State University-Monterey Bay FAQ
- What is California State University-Monterey Bay's acceptance rate?
- 97% — accessible.
- Is California State University-Monterey Bay test-optional?
- The latest federal data says California State University-Monterey Bay is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on California State University-Monterey Bay's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does California State University-Monterey Bay cost?
- About $27,498 a year before aid; $13,861 on average after grants.
- What is California State University-Monterey Bay's FAFSA school code?
- 032603. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so California State University-Monterey Bay receives your information.
- What is California State University-Monterey Bay's graduation rate?
- 63% of students finish within six years.
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