CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY-MONTEREY BAY

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California State University-Monterey Bay

School Overview

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a mid-size city (in Seaside, CA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

100 Campus Ctr
Seaside, CA 93955-8001
Main Phone: (831) 582-3330
Web Site: www.csumb.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 3,236 (full-time equivalent) students. 98.2% of students attend full-time, while 1.8% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 229 male students and 341 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 40.2% of the student body, while females made up 59.8%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (4)%, Hispanic (26)%, Asian (6)%, and Native American (1)%.

The school is a Hispanic Serving Institution, for federal financial aid purposes.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 72.5% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 435. One quarter of students scored at least 560.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 440 or higher. One fourth of students scored 550 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Business Administration

Communications

Education

General Education

English Language And Literature

Other English Language And Literature

Environmental Conservation

Natural Resources Conservation

History And Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

Performing And Visual Arts

Public Administration And Public Service

Social Work

School Accreditation

California State University-Monterey Bay reports that it is nationally accredited.

California State University-Monterey Bay is accredited regionally by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities (WASCSR).

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

California State University-Monterey Bay belongs to the following athletic conferences:

California Pacific Conference (for basketball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, track & field, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
Accelerated programs
AP credits
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates
On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 12,363
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 6,177
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 20,823

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
A college preparatory program is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
Secondary school record is neither required nor recommended.
Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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