Good

Score: 62/100

California State University-Monterey Bay

4-Year Public

📍 Seaside, California 93955

🌐 https://csumb.edu/

Outcomes

B+

75/100

Affordability

C+

62/100

Resources

51/100

Experience

B+

81/100

Prestige

40/100

Quick Stats

6,742

Total Enrollment

63%

Graduation Rate

79%

Retention Rate

16.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

95%

Acceptance Rate

$15,222

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near California State University-Monterey Bay ▼

5% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 364 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value

$799,863

Avg Monthly Rent

$3,041

1-Year Change

+1.2%

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For parents & investors

The California State University-Monterey Bay Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $799,863
Avg rent near campus: $3,041/mo — vs ~$976/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 93933 (3.1% cap, Marina)

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🏆 Where California State University-Monterey Bay Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥈

Marine Sciences

of 3 schools

Humanities/Humanistic Studies

of 100 schools

Human Services, General

of 100 schools

#11

Agronomy and Crop Science

of 18 schools

#15

Design and Visual Communications, General

of 72 schools

#17

Radio and Television

of 63 schools

#19

Social Sciences, General

of 100 schools

#20

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General

of 94 schools

#28

Human Development and Family Studies, General

of 74 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$5,742	$17,622
Room	$8,786
Board	$5,316
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$28,719	$40,599

Financial Aid

79%

Receive Any Aid

42%

Receive Pell Grants

35%

Take Out Loans

$15,222

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$9,654
$30,001 - $48,000	$11,487
$48,001 - $75,000	$13,868
$75,001 - $110,000	$17,745
$110,001+	$23,874

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 320 grads/yr Psychology, General 250 grads/yr Computer Science 199 grads/yr Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 145 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 131 grads/yr Marine Sciences 108 grads/yr Humanities/Humanistic Studies 107 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 93 grads/yr Social Sciences, General 85 grads/yr Human Development and Family Studies, General 73 grads/yr Human Services, General 71 grads/yr Education, General 60 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 52 grads/yr Social Work 51 grads/yr Environmental Studies 43 grads/yr Design and Visual Communications, General 41 grads/yr Environmental Science 35 grads/yr Agronomy and Crop Science 32 grads/yr Radio and Television 32 grads/yr Physician Assistant 27 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from California State University-Monterey Bay's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Training and development managers

$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Industrial production managers

$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Administrative services managers

$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

6,742

Total Students

61%

Women

81%

Traditional Age (18-24)

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 27%

Hispanic 53%

Black 3%

Asian 7%

Two or More 5%

Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 80%

Off-Campus (Renters) 5%

With Family 15%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~364 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 52%

Hybrid (Some Online) 40%

Fully Online 8%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 81%

25-64 (Adult) 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at California State University-Monterey Bay?

California State University-Monterey Bay has an acceptance rate of 95%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend California State University-Monterey Bay?

Tuition at California State University-Monterey Bay is $5,742 for in-state students and $17,622 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $15,222.

What is the graduation rate at California State University-Monterey Bay?

The graduation rate at California State University-Monterey Bay is 63%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is California State University-Monterey Bay a good school?

California State University-Monterey Bay has a Repit College Score of 62/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend California State University-Monterey Bay?

California State University-Monterey Bay has a total enrollment of 6,742 students. Most students (81%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

Is there rental demand near California State University-Monterey Bay?

Yes! Approximately 5% of students at California State University-Monterey Bay live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 364 students who need rental housing near campus.

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