California State University-Monterey Bay
About
California State University, Monterey Bay is a public university located in Monterey County, California, United States. The main campus is situated on the site of the former military base Fort Ord, spanning the cities of Seaside and Marina, approximately one mile inland from Monterey Bay along the Central Coast of California. CSUMB also maintains locations in the cities of Monterey and Salinas. Founded in 1994, CSUMB is part of the California State University system and is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. The university is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution.
Admissions funnel
How selective is this institution, and how many admitted students choose to enroll?
Outcomes & equity
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Pell equity
Non-Pell students graduate at a 4.0-point higher rate than Pell recipients.
What families actually pay
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Academic programs
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Top program families by completions
Enrollment & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Race / ethnicity composition
Faculty
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
CSUB vs IPEDS peer group
The peer institutions CSUB selected for federal comparison reporting.
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectCalifornia State University-Monterey Bay | 59% | 97.4% | 7,713 | $14,487 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Colorado State University Global | — | 98.4% | 10,257 | $14,099 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Columbus State University | 43% | 99.1% | 7,913 | $11,889 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Eastern Illinois University | 47% | 65.3% | 8,505 | $14,093 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Empire State University | 36% | 81.1% | 10,469 | $11,147 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Georgia College & State University | 64% | 78.2% | 7,097 | $18,809 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | 54% | 90.8% | 7,467 | $21,205 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Louisiana State University-Shreveport | 38% | 50.5% | 10,749 | $8,130 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | 58% | 86.2% | 6,975 | $20,231 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Morehead State University | 52% | 77.2% | 8,791 | $10,089 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
North Carolina Central University | 42% | 87.0% | 8,579 | $15,028 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Northwestern State University of Louisiana | 45% | 92.5% | 8,523 | $13,809 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Purdue University Northwest | 43% | 72.4% | 9,051 | $8,463 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Saginaw Valley State University | 48% | 72.1% | 6,822 | $14,582 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Saint Cloud State University | 39% | 94.8% | 10,732 | $14,485 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Salisbury University | 68% | 87.5% | 7,025 | $16,456 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Sonoma State University | 58% | 93.4% | 5,891 | $13,801 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
State University of New York at New Paltz | 72% | 61.6% | 7,898 | $18,481 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
State University of New York at Oswego | 60% | 80.5% | 6,715 | $17,231 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
SUNY Brockport | 55% | 70.7% | 7,482 | $15,844 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
SUNY Buffalo State University | 33% | 72.9% | 6,188 | $14,229 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
University of Alaska Anchorage | 28% | 66.5% | 10,493 | $13,780 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
University of Michigan-Dearborn | 58% | 55.6% | 8,104 | $10,904 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
University of North Carolina at Pembroke | 44% | 93.3% | 7,674 | $9,918 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
University of Southern Indiana | 48% | 95.8% | 9,488 | $12,621 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
University of Southern Maine | 40% | 79.2% | 7,604 | $11,729 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
University of Wisconsin-Platteville | 61% | 89.4% | 6,389 | $14,754 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
University of Wisconsin-Stout | 55% | 87.7% | 6,926 | $17,365 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Western Illinois University | 45% | 71.2% | 6,332 | $11,592 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Peer group median | 48% | 81.1% | 7,713 | $14,099 |
Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
The office's mission is guided by a question-driven approach that values reflection, transparency and evidence-based action, which are key components of CSUMB’s commitment to educational effectiveness and regional stewardship.
Visit IR office pageDocuments & reports (3)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DashboardDashboardcsumb.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- Strategic plan2025 Strategic Plan: Making Waves, Transforming Futures2023California State University Monterey Bay's 2025 Strategic Plan, titled 'Making Waves, Transforming Futures', focuses on empowering student success through personalized education and experiential learning. It aims to enhance social mobility while positioning the university to adapt to a rapidly changing educational landscape over the next three years. President Vanya Quiñones emphasizes the collective effort required to achieve the strategic goals and elevate the university and its students to new heights.csumb.edu
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Institutional Research and analytics roles currently posted at this institution.
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