California State University-Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA · Public · 6,819 undergrads (medium, suburb) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $9,970 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $9,981 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $12,440 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $16,281 |
| Over $110,000 | $22,818 |
| All incomes (average) | $13,663 |
Sticker tuition: $7,779 in-state, $20,379 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 97%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 43%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 59%
- Freshman retention
- 80%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $59,247
- Median debt at graduation
- $12,750
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business15%
Psychology13%
Computer Science12%
Kinesiology & Sports Science6%
Biology & Life Sciences5%
Environmental Studies4%
Health & Nursing4%
Social Sciences4%
Visual & Performing Arts3%
Agriculture2%
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