Acceptance Rate
95%
Enrollment
5,811
Graduation Rate
63%
Student-Faculty Ratio
23:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$59,247
Retention Rate
79%
Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$7,437
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,317
Avg Net Price
$14,487
Room & Board
$16,413
Total COA
$26,017
Median Debt
$12,750
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$9,654
$30,001–48,000
$11,487
$48,001–75,000
$13,868
$75,001–110,000
$17,745
$110,001+
$23,874
Pell Grant Rate: 43%
Federal Loan Rate: 31%
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Sticker Price$35,730
Estimated Net Price$14,487 (avg)
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California State University-Monterey Bay's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
63%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$59,247
Retention Rate
79%
Median Debt
$12,750
Top Programs
Psychology
14.7%
Business & Marketing
12.8%
Computer Science
10.5%
Biology
6.7%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
6.7%
Social Sciences
5.5%
Interdisciplinary Studies
4.8%
Public Administration & Social Services
4.6%
Visual & Performing Arts
4.1%
Family & Consumer Sciences
3.5%
Demographics
Men 41%Women 59%
White
26.8%
Black
2.6%
Hispanic
53.9%
Asian
6.1%
Two or More
5.5%
International
2.0%
Application Info
Deadlines
ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
RD2026-01-01
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