California State University-Monterey Bay
Seaside, California
Public·Four or more years·Master's degree·GPA 3.31
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California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB or Cal State Monterey Bay) is a public university located in Monterey County, California, United States. The main campus is situated on the site of the former military base Fort Ord, spanning the cities of Seaside and Marina, approximately one mile inland from Monterey Bay along the Central Coast of California. CSUMB also maintains locations in the cities of Monterey…
- Rankings
#9 (Washington Monthly)▼
Master's Universities
Ranked #9 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #48 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
National rank
Ranked #266 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$7,437▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $28,719
Room & Board: $16,413
Books & Supplies: $864
Receive Aid: 79%
Avg Grant Aid: $10,480
Pell Grant Recipients: 42%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$19,317▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $40,599
Room & Board: $16,413
Books & Supplies: $864
Receive Aid: 79%
Avg Grant Aid: $10,480
Pell Grant Recipients: 42%
- Gas
- ⛽ $6.09 / gal
- Admit Rate
- 95%
- Avg HS GPA
- 3.31
- Total Enrollment
- 6,742
- Undergrad
- 5,909
- Graduate
- 833
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 16:1
- Retention Rate
- 79%
- Graduation Rate
- 63%
- Official Portal
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100 Campus Center, Seaside, California, 93955-8001
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