California State University-Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA
California State University-Monterey Bay is a public university located in Seaside, CA, serving approximately 5,811 students. It has an acceptance rate of 95%.
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Tuition
$7,437
Acceptance
94.83%
Students
6,644
Type
University
Setting
Suburban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$7,437
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,317
Avg On-Campus Living
$16,413
Avg Off-Campus Living
$20,923
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 4.6×Graduates earn about 4.6× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
63%
Freshman Retention
79%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
94.83%
SAT range
818 - 1040
ACT range
14 - 21
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
6,644
Undergrads
5,811
Campus Setting
Suburban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
53
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
30
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.86
Property Rate / 1,000
2.24
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Seaside
Violent Rate / 100k
320
Property Rate / 100k
2,277
Location
Institution does not report this
Seaside, CA 93955