California State University-Monterey Bay
Location and Contact Information
100 Campus CenterSeaside, CA 93955-8001
USA
Main Tel: (831) 582-3330
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
California State University, Monterey Bay is also referred to as CSUMB under the California State University system. This university was established in 1994 and at present enrolls more than 4,000 students on annually. CSUMB offers its students Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree programs in various subject areas including business administration, liberal studies and mathematics. The university has many colleges under it and they include:
- Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
- Professional Studies
- Science, Media Arts and Technology
There are various student clubs and organizations that are available on campus including Delta Omega Rho, Omega Delta Phi, Sigma Theta Psi, and the Children Do Count Club. The students of the California State University also take part in sports such as basketball and volleyball.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in conservation and resource management, liberal arts, computer science and engineering, music, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of students.
- Racially diverse student body.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate Colleges, Liberal Arts.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 4,512 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,672 |
| Room | $ 5,340 |
| Board | $ 2,950 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,386 |
| Other | $ 3,332 |
Financial Aid
Cal State Monterrey Bay participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 60% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 40% | $7,111 |
| Institutional Grant | 32% | $3,715 |
| Federal Grant | 28% | $4,453 |
| Pell Grant | 28% | $3,679 |
| Other Federal Grant | 23% | $1,004 |
| State or Local Grant | 24% | $1,716 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 43% | $4,523 |
| Federal Loan | 43% | $4,277 |
| Other Loan | 1% | $8,343 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 591 | 19 |
| Master | 62 | 6 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 66 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 44 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 32 |
Students
Student enrollment was 4,340 in 2009-2010 (4,079 full-time equivalent).
About 37% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 63% of the class.
Undergrads are 88% of enrolled students and graduate students are 12%.
Students under 25 years old represent 77% of the student body. About 6% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 98% are full-time and 2% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 67% Women 73% All 71%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 440-550 Math 440-550
Room and Board
Cal State Monterrey Bay provides on-campus housing for 2,770 of its 4,079 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Athletics
The school is in the California Collegiate Athletic Association for major sports.
The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 33 male students received the aid (men were 35% of those receiving aid) and 61 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 65% of students receiving such aid) .
International Study
About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
The TOEFL exam is not required for international applicants.
Graduate School Focus
Cal State Monterrey Bay offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Postbaccalaureate With Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
ART STUDIES
- Art/Art Studies
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Software and Media Applications
- Computer and Information Sciences
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Human Services
- Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- International Relations and Affairs
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Linguistics
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Social Sciences
MATHEMATICS
- Mathematics
MEDIA
- Radio and Television
MUSIC
- Music
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Health and Physical Education
SCIENCE
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Psychology