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California State University, Monterey Bay, also known as CSUMB, is a public university situated on the Central Coast of California, United States. It was established in the year 1994. CSUMB is a part of the California State University system and records an enrollment of more than 4,000 part-time and full-time students every year. The college offers students both bachelor and master degrees in diverse areas of study.
CSUMB’s athletic department fields men’s and women’s sports teams. The teams compete in the California Pacific Conference in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and several other events. The university is a member of the NCAA Division II sports teams and the California Collegiate Athletic Association. Their sports teams are nicknamed the Otters. They participate in various sports including baseball, basketball, softball, volleyball, water-polo, and golf.
Cal State Monterrey Bay is found in Seaside, CA. Seaside is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at Cal State Monterrey Bay.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Cal State Monterrey Bay is known for its programs in media, art studies, computer science and engineering, family and social work, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 430. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 430 and 550.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Cal State Monterrey Bay is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 4,080 in 2007-2008 at the school.
Cal State Monterrey Bay has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Cal State Monterrey Bay values student athletics, and belongs to the California Collegiate Athletic Association.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
California State University Monterey Bay
100 Campus Center
Seaside, CA 93955-8001
General Phone: (831) 582-3330
http://www.csumb.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 345 | humanities, liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, social services, linguistics, international relations |
| Business and Management | 113 | business management |
| Media | 57 | radio and television |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 52 | environmental studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 48 | computer and media applications |
| Family and Social Work | 34 | human services, public administration |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 27 | health and physical education |
| Art Studies | 15 | art studies |
| Science | 9 | marine biology |
| Education and Teaching | 8 | education |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Therapy and Counseling | 6 | psychology |
| Music | 1 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Cal State Monterrey Bay in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 640 | 16 |
| Master's degree | 82 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Cal State Monterrey Bay had a total enrollment of 4,080 students (3,864 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 88% |
| Graduate | 12% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 46% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 26% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 15% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 97% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 15 % |
Cal State Monterrey Bay offers campus housing for 2,152 of its 3,864 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Seaside, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7,258 | 5,000 | 69% | 746 | 15% |
| Men | 2,892 | 1,936 | 67% | 320 | 17% |
| Women | 4,366 | 3,064 | 70% | 426 | 14% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 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 | 84% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 21% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,292 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,705 |
| Room and board | $ 9,152 |
| Room charge | $ 5,090 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,750 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,386 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,672 |
Financial Aid:
Cal State Monterrey Bay participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3260300)
Cal State Monterrey Bay has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 36 | 31 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 21 | 19 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 9 | 18 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $72,816 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 24 | $94,179 | 15 | $90,238 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $71,682 | 14 | $75,895 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $63,925 | 17 | $62,148 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 9 | $45,597 | 18 | $52,803 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 65 | $75,092 | 65 | $69,873 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Baseball | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Track | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 33 | 61 | 94 |
| Basketball | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| Track | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| All Other Sports | 17 | 44 | 61 |
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
Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, 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 8% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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