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California State University-Monterey Bay

Seaside, CA

97.4%

Acceptance Rate

$7,779

Avg Cost (In-State)

$20,379

Avg Cost (Out-of-State)

61.1%

Graduation Rate

6,819

Total Enrollment

Popular programs

Marine ScienceKinesiologyBusiness AdministrationLiberal StudiesComputer ScienceEnvironmental Science

Application requirements

Regular Deadline

November 30

Common App

No

Test Policy

Test Free

Essays Required

1

Letters of Rec

0

Application Fee

$70

Interview

Not required

Essays: Personal Insight Questions - applicants respond to 4 out of 8 prompts, 350 words each

Note: Uses Cal State Apply system; A-G course requirements must be met

Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.

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Graduate outcomes

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

$48,648

Median Earnings at 6 Years

median graduate salary 6 years after starting

$59,247

Median Earnings at 10 Years

median graduate salary 10 years after starting

61%

4-Year Graduation Rate

students completing degree within 4 years

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.

Earnings by major

Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.

ProgramMedian earnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations.$47,825$72,558294
Psychology, General.$29,168$54,074239
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.$30,413$59,017220
Computer Science.$71,458$101,787172
Human Services, General.$37,501$56,719162
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.$29,929$47,736110
Biology, General.$35,312$55,654108
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.$30,712$51,598100

Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.

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