California State University-Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA100 Campus Center, Seaside, CA 93955-8001
831-582-3000
California State University-Monterey Bay (CSUMB) is a public university in the Monterey Bay area of California. It is part of the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system. The university offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctorates in a variety of disciplines.
CSUMB was founded in 1994 as a result of the California Master Plan for Higher Education. The university opened its doors to students in September 1995. CSUMB is located on the site of the former Fort Ord, a U.S. Army base that closed in 1994. The university is situated on 1,365 acres (5.54 km2) of land overlooking the Monterey Bay.
CSUMB is a comprehensive university with a strong commitment to teaching, research, and public service. The university offers a wide range of academic programs and degrees. CSUMB is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
The university has an enrollment of approximately 7,000 students. The student body is diverse, with students coming from all over the United States and from more than 60 countries. CSUMB is a Hispanic-serving institution, with Hispanic students comprising nearly 30% of the student body.
CSUMB is ranked as one of the best regional universities in the West by U.S. News & World Report. The university is also ranked as one of the top public universities in the nation for social mobility by Washington Monthly.
CSUMB is a member of the NCAA Division II and competes in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA). The university's athletics teams are known as the Otters.
CSUMB is committed to providing a quality education at an affordable price. The university offers a variety of financial aid and scholarship programs to help students meet the cost of attendance.
CSUMB is located in the city of Seaside, California, about 120 miles (190 km) south of San Francisco and about 60 miles (97 km) north of Santa Cruz. The university is accessible by car, bus, and train.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 7409
Acceptance Rate: 85.62%
Type: Public, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.csumb.edu/
Financial Aid: https://csumb.edu/financialaid
Annual Costs
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $24181
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $36061
Return on Investment Rating
The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at California State University-Monterey Bay is $93114.21. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.
We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at California State University-Monterey Bay. For graduates of California State University-Monterey Bay, we saw an average early-career income of $54400.00 and mid-career income of $104300.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.