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The main campus of Cal State Monterrey Bay is in Seaside, California (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public school. Cal State Monterrey Bay offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
The school tends to concentrate its instruction in a few key disciplines. Cal State Monterrey Bay students most commonly major in a field related to media, art studies, computer science and engineering, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 440 to 560. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 440 or more.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at Cal State Monterrey Bay are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2005, the school had 3,773 enrolled students.
Many students at Cal State Monterrey Bay live in campus housing. The school makes available a lot of student housing. Student athletes at Cal State Monterrey Bay belong to the California Collegiate Athletic Association and California Pacific Conference for major sports.
The school offers comparatively low-priced tuition.
More complete details are provided below.
California State University - Monterey Bay
100 Campus Ctr
Seaside, CA 93955-8001
General Phone: (831) 582-3330
Admissions Phone: (831) 582-3518
Financial Aid Phone: (831) 582-3518
http://www.csumb.edu
Cal State Monterrey Bay awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 317 | liberal arts and sciences, humanities, social services, international relations, linguistics, interdisciplinary studies |
| Business And Management | 91 | business management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 65 | computer and media applications |
| Media | 46 | radio and television |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 42 | environmental studies |
| Family And Social Work | 28 | human services |
| Education And Teaching | 22 | education |
| Art Studies | 20 | art studies |
| Science | 5 | marine biology |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Cal State Monterrey Bay in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 598 | 14 |
| Master's degree | 44 | 4 |
In 2005, Cal State Monterrey Bay had a total enrollment of 3,773 students (3,413 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 88% |
| Graduate | 12% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 45% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 26% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 17% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 97% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 29 % |
Cal State Monterrey Bay offers campus housing for 2,631 of its 3,413 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Seaside, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,535 | 3,431 | 62% | 648 | 19% |
| Men | 2,084 | 1,229 | 59% | 284 | 23% |
| Women | 3,451 | 2,202 | 64% | 364 | 17% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 91% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 21% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (831) 582-3518
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,999 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,169 |
| Room and board | $ 8,494 |
| Room charge | $ 4,400 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,242 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,402 |
Financial Aid:
Cal State Monterrey Bay participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3260300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (831) 582-3518
Cal State Monterrey Bay has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $65,572 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 21 | $83,970 | 11 | $79,964 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $67,374 | 15 | $64,791 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $53,689 | 11 | $54,124 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 8 | $42,321 | 21 | $48,805 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 63 | $66,032 | 58 | $59,857 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Track | California Pacific Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 15 | 9 | 24 |
| Basketball | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Track | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| All Other Sports | 9 | 9 | 18 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Cal State Monterrey Bay Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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Conservation And Resource Management
Art Studies
Liberal Arts
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