California State University-Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA · Public · offers Graduate degrees
97%Acceptance rate
$13,663Average net price / year
59%Graduation rate
$59,247Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$12,750Median debt at graduation
6,819Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $7,779
- Out-of-state tuition
- $20,379
- Total cost of attendance
- $26,987
- Room & board
- $17,234
- Books & supplies
- $899
- Average net price
- $13,663
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
- Acceptance rate
- 97.4%
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 59%
- First-year retention
- 80%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $48,648
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $59,247
- Median debt (graduates)
- $12,750
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 43%
- Students with federal loans
- 28%
Programs: what graduates earn
29 of 44 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 28 | $89,180 | $14,540 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 92 | $87,863 | $41,069 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 18 | $84,012 | — |
| Social Work | 51 | $71,186 | $25,500 |
| Education, General | 55 | $68,140 | $16,750 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 0 | $73,905 | — |
Non-credential program
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $79,241 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | $80,481 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 6,819
- Graduate students
- 906
- Part-time
- 11%
- Women / men
- 59% / 41%
- White
- 26%
- Hispanic
- 56%
- Black
- 2%
- Asian
- 6%
- International
- 1%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 24:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $109,215 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 51%
- Accreditor
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
- Website
- csumb.edu
- Also known as
- CSUMB
Most popular fields
- Natural Resources & Conservation – 4% of degrees
- Computer & Information Sciences – 12% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 13% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 5% of degrees
- Interdisciplinary Studies – 7% of degrees
- Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 6% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at California State University-Monterey Bay?
97.4% of applicants were admitted.
How much does California State University-Monterey Bay cost?
The average net price after grants is $13,663 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $7,779 and the full cost of attendance is $26,987.
How much do California State University-Monterey Bay graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $59,247 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
59% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.