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California State University-Monterey Bay
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California State University-Monterey Bay
School profile / Seaside, CA
California State University-Monterey Bay
Public · 4-year·7,713 students enrolled
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Graduation rate
59%
Reported student outcome
Acceptance rate
97%
Reported admissions data
Overview
Admission is open here, so getting in is not the hard part. Most students pay far less than the sticker price: the average student receiving aid pays $14,493 a year against a $30,097 list price, a 52% gap.
California State University-Monterey Bay is a suburban public four-year institution located in Seaside, CA. It enrolls a mid-sized student body of approximately 7,713 students. As a public institution, it is supported by state funding and typically offers lower tuition rates for in-state residents.
At a glance
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Academics
Student:faculty
24:1
Avg class size (est.)
~60 students
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Costs
Sticker price
$30,097
Avg net price after aid
$14,493
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Financial aid
Receiving financial aid
69%
Avg grant aid
$11,887
Data from College Scorecard, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Student body
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Location
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