Highlights
- First–generation college students comprise more than half of CSUMB’s student body.
- Strives to provide accessible higher education for traditionally underserved groups, including low income populations and learners over age 30.
- Continues to expand online offerings and embrace diverse approaches to education and instruction.
- Produces dynamic leaders in diverse fields, including business, marine science, math, music, computer science, and social work.
Overview
In 1994, Cal State Monterey Bay became part of the CSU system, a public university system comprised of 23 California institutions. Today, CSUMB serves more than 7,500 learners. Roughly, 12% of candidates at CSUMB are transfer students, and 11% are enrolled in graduate-level coursework. The university's program offerings include a variety of online courses and degrees.
CSUMB’s distance education programs include degrees in business administration, computer science, information studies, and a blended master’s program for physician assistants. CSUMB became one of the first schools in the CSU system to use Cal State Online, which leverages resources from 23 campuses and 49,000 faculty and staff members to provide diverse educational opportunities through concurrent enrollment.
California State University, Monterey Bay Statistics
| Public/Private | Public nonprofit |
| Acceptance Rate | 59% |
| Percentage Receiving Grant or Scholarship Aid | 78% |
| Student–to–Faculty Ratio | 25:1 |
| Full–Time Freshman Retention Rate | 79% |
| Graduation Rate | 60% |
| Required Standardized Test(s) | ACT, SAT |
| Accreditation | WASC Senior College and University Commission |
| Student Population | 7,584 |
| Date Founded | 1994 |
| Colors | Green and blue |
California State University Monterey Bay’s Accreditation, Tuition, and Admissions Info
Accreditation and Approvals
California State University Monterey Bay is regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
Tuition
| Program Level | Cost |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate In–State | $5,742 per year |
| Undergraduate Out–of–State | $396 per credit hour |
| Graduate In–State | $7,176 per year |
| Graduate Out–of–State | $16,680 per year |
| MBA Online | $41,600 total (18–month program) |
Admissions
CSUMB’s admission prerequisites and application requirements vary by program.
First–time college students must verify that they have graduated from high school, completed the A–G course sequence with a "C" grade or higher, and meet minimum GPA requirements. Undergraduate applicants should also submit ACT or SAT scores. Minimum standardized test scores and GPAs differ for California residents and out–of–state applicants. Applicants must meet all requirements in the spring or fall term prior to enrollment; summer courses do not count.
Transfer students, including candidates who wish to complete a degree through CS Online, must hold at least 60 transferable semester credits and a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Thirty of these transfer credits must come from general education coursework, with a "C–" grade or better in English composition, speech/oral communication, critical thinking, and college–level mathematics.
Graduate applicants to CS Online must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and demonstrate a 2.5 GPA or better. GPA requirements are waived for applicants with a post–bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited school. CSUMB’s graduate admission requirements reflect university regulation and Title 5, Chapter 1, Sub–chapter three of the California Code of Regulations.
Contact Information
- Address: 5108 Fourth Avenue, Marina, CA, 93933, USA
- Phone Number: (831) 582–3000
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Online Degrees Offered
Cal State Monterey Bay Online offers an 18–month online MBA program through the school’s College of Business. The School of Computing and Design at the College of Science offers an online degree completion program in computer science, along with a fully online master’s in instructional media and technology.