CSUMB Description:
Founded in 1994, CSUMB, the California State University at Monterey Bay, is the second youngest school in the Cal State system. The school's stunning coastal setting is a big draw. CSUMB emphasizes hands-on, outcome-based learning and interaction between faculty and students. The CSUMB experience begins with a first-year seminar and concludes with a senior capstone project. The university owns two research boats for studying Monterey Bay, and service learning and undergraduate research projects are common. In Athletics, the CSUMB Otters compete in the NCAA Division II California Collegiate Athletic Association.
Admissions Data (2008):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 69%
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 430 / 550
- SAT Math: 430 / 550
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: 18 / 23
- ACT English: 17 / 23
- ACT Math: 17 / 23
Enrollment (2008):
- Total Enrollment: 4,340 (3,877 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 41% Male / 59% Female
- 90% Full-time
Costs (2008 - 09):
- Tuition and Fees: $3,292 (in-state); $13,705
- Books: $1,386 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $9,152
- Other Expenses: $3,672
- Total Cost: $17,502 (in-state); $27,915 (out-of-state)
CSUMB Financial Aid (2007 - 08):
- Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 59%
- Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 41%
- Loans: 41%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $7,530
- Loans: $4,148
Most Popular Majors:
Business Administration, Computer Software, Environmental Studies, Humanities, Radio and Television, Social Sciences
Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 67%
- Transfer Out Rate: 51%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 11%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 39%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
CSUMB Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://csumb.edu/site/x11551.xml
"To build a multicultural learning community founded on academic excellence from which all partners in the educational process emerge prepared to contribute productively, responsibly, and ethically to California and the global community."
