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California State University-Monterey Bay

Seaside, CA · Suburb · 6,819 students
HSI
4
Year
Public
Suburb
Medium (3k–10k)
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Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
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Location
Seaside, CA, 93955-8001 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
SJC · San Jose
50 mi away
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Admission Rate
97%
Cost of Attendance
$26,987
per academic year
Graduation Rate
61%
Median Earnings
$59,247
10 yrs after entry
Median Debt
$12,750
at graduation
Enrollment
6,819
Medium (3k–10k)
Cost
In-state tuition
$7,779
Out-of-state tuition
$20,379
Room & board
$17,234
Avg net price
$13,663
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%
Outcomes
Graduation rate
61%
1st-yr retention
80%
Consumer completion
74%
Median earnings (6yr)
$48,648
Median earnings (10yr)
$59,247
Median debt
$12,750
Monthly loan payment
$135
Student Body
Men 41%Women 59%
24
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
■ Students  ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
43%
First-generation
52%
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
Psychology, General293
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities250
Business Administration, Management and Operations241
Computer Science207
Biology, General133
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness132
Social Sciences, General109
Human Services, General90
Marine Sciences84
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services69
Natural Resources Conservation and Research68
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing59
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication51
Design and Applied Arts47
Mathematics28
Plant Sciences27
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Institutional
Avg faculty salary
$12,135/mo
Instructional spend/student
$11,704
Federal loan rate
28%