California State University-Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA · Suburb · 6,819 students
HSI
4
YearPublic
Suburb
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
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Location
Seaside, CA, 93955-8001 · Suburb campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
SJC · San Jose
50 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$26,987
Out-of-state COA
$39,587
Avg net price
$13,663
Room & board
$17,234
In-state tuition
$7,779
Out-of-state tuition
$20,379
Books & supplies
$899/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$9,970
$30–48k
$9,981
$48–75k
$12,440
$75–110k
$16,281
$110k+
$22,818
Admissions
Admit rate
97%
Test policy
Not required
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Essay Requirements
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
61%
1st-yr retention
80%
Transfer-out rate
6%
Consumer completion
74%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
62%
Transferred
29%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
8%
Median earnings (6yr)
$48,648
Median earnings (10yr)
$59,247
Median debt
$12,750
Monthly loan payment
$135
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500–$18,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$25,000
Student Body
Men 41%Women 59%
24
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
43%
First-generation
52%
Median family income
$28,759
Independent students
36%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
11%
Race & ethnicity
White
26%
Hispanic
56%
Black
2%
Asian
6%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$48,648
10 years after entry
$59,247
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Institutional
Endowment
$44M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Full-time faculty
51%
Avg faculty salary
$12,135/mo
Instructional spend/student
$11,704
Federal loan rate
28%
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