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Public4-Yearmedium campus
California State University-Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA
3.2Good
95%
Open Admissions
62%
Graduation
About California State University-Monterey Bay
California State University-Monterey Bay is a public four-year institution located in Seaside, California. With an enrollment of approximately 5,811 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 95%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 62%. Graduates earn a median salary of $59,247 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $14,487 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
95%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
62%
Enrollment
5,811
Total students
Median Earnings
$59,247
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$7,437
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,317
Per year
Average Net Price
$14,487
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
Test-optional / N/A
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Composite
Test-optional / N/A
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$19,317/yr
In-State Tuition$7,437/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$14,487/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$57,948
10-Year Earnings
$592,470
ROI Multiple
10.2×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at California State University-Monterey Bay
Student Outcomes
62%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$59k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
5,811
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
