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California State University - Monterey Bay (CSUMB)
- 100 Campus Ctr
- Seaside, CA 93955
- OPEID College Code: 03260300
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- General Phone: (831) 582-3330
- President: Dianne F. Harrison
- Website: www.csumb.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 4,080
- College Alias: CSUMB
- College Mascot: Otters

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - CSUMB Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $55.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $55.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,309 | 3,600 | 5,909 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,659 (72%) | 2,791 (78%) | 4,450 (75%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 224 (14%) | 310 (11%) | 534 (12%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 443 | 83% |
| ACT ® Exam | 115 | 22% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 420 | 550 |
| SAT ® Math | 420 | 560 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 17 | 23 |
| ACT ® English | 16 | 23 |
| ACT ® Math | 16 | 23 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 57%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 38% | 33% | 29% | 30% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,079 | $3,295 | $2,104 | $3,650 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.1% | 4.3% | 2.8% |
| Number in Default | 32 | 33 | 20 |
| Number in Repayment | 764 | 760 | 699 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,256 | $3,002 | $2,999 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $13,426 | $13,172 | $13,169 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,386 | $1,314 | $1,242 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,152 | $9,028 | $8,494 |
| Other Expenses | $3,672 | $2,862 | $3,402 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,710 | $8,910 | $9,900 |
| Other Expenses | $3,798 | $3,528 | $3,510 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,960 | $3,528 | $3,654 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,466 | $16,206 | $16,137 |
| Out of State | $27,636 | $26,376 | $26,307 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $19,150 | $16,754 | $17,651 |
| Out of State | $29,320 | $26,924 | $27,821 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,602 | $8,096 | $7,895 |
| Out of State | $18,772 | $18,266 | $18,065 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Bachelor | Master | |
|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | ||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | - | 7 |
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||
| Business Administration and Management | 95 | 9 |
| Communications and Journalism | ||
| Radio and Television | 47 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ||
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 39 | - |
| Education | ||
| Education | - | 17 |
| Foreign Languages and Literature | ||
| Linguistics | 17 | - |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | ||
| Multiple, Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 9 | 28 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | ||
| Humanities, Humanistic Studies | 100 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies | 116 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics | ||
| Mathematics | 4 | - |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | ||
| Environmental Studies | 33 | - |
| Public Administration and Social Services | ||
| Human Services | 48 | - |
| Public Administration | - | 6 |
| Social Sciences | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 17 | - |
| Social Sciences | 47 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ||
| Art and Art Studies | 19 | - |
| Music | 7 | - |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,080 Undergraduate: 3,658 Graduate: 422
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,735 Female: 2,345
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,604 Female: 2,054
- Graduate Gender Male: 131 Female: 291
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,475 Part-Time: 605
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,265 Part-Time: 393
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 210 Part-Time: 212
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 60 | 1% |
| American Indian | 30 | 0.7% |
| Black | 164 | 4% |
| Asian | 270 | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1,084 | 27% |
| White | 1,927 | 47% |
| Unknown | 545 | 13% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 9 | 0.2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,030 | 25% |
| Ages 20-21 | 980 | 24% |
| Ages 22-24 | 944 | 23% |
| Ages 25-29 | 502 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 199 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 128 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 154 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 122 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 12 | 0.3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 723 | 533 | 190 |
| Faculty Status | 297 | 141 | 156 |
| Tenured Faculty | 66 | 63 | 3 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 297 | 141 | 156 |
| Primarily Instruction | 189 | 36 | 153 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 48 | 48 | - |
| Other Professionals | 214 | 185 | 29 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 164 | 159 | 5 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 97 | 94 | 3 |
| Skilled Crafts | 15 | 15 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 5 | 5 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $69,828 (134) | $73,100 (66) | $66,651 (68) |
| Professor | $91,397 (38) | $92,986 (23) | $88,962 (15) |
| Associate Professor | $72,640 (29) | $70,586 (15) | $74,840 (14) |
| Assistant Professor | $61,606 (33) | $63,205 (15) | $60,273 (18) |
| Lecturer | $49,060 (33) | $46,150 (12) | $50,723 (21) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $78,830 (5) | $94,446 (2) | $68,420 (3) |
| Professor | $94,116 (1) | $94,116 (1) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $86,688 (2) | $94,776 (1) | $78,600 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $70,716 (1) | - (-) | $70,716 (1) |
| Lecturer | $55,944 (1) | - (-) | $55,944 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $69,636 (139) | $73,223 (68) | $66,200 (71) |
| Professor | $91,028 (39) | $92,320 (24) | $88,962 (15) |
| Associate Professor | $72,529 (31) | $71,021 (16) | $74,138 (15) |
| Assistant Professor | $61,496 (34) | $63,205 (15) | $60,146 (19) |
| Lecturer | $48,963 (34) | $46,150 (12) | $50,498 (22) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | Coed Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | ||||
| Total Aid | $233,600 | $92,200 | $141,400 | - |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 39% | 61% | - |
| Participants | ||||
| All Athletes | 233 | 96 | 123 | 14 |
| Baseball | 38 | 38 | - | - |
| Basketball | 27 | 13 | 14 | - |
| Golf | 22 | 11 | 11 | - |
| Soccer | 55 | 28 | 27 | - |
| Softball | 24 | - | 24 | - |
| Cross Country | 14 | 6 | 8 | - |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 | - |
| Water Polo | 23 | - | 23 | - |
| Sailing | 14 | - | - | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | ||||
| Head Coaches | - | $29,544 | $29,413 | $24,274 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $9,454 | $8,483 | - |
| Coaches | ||||
| All Coaches | 32 | 13 | 18 | 1 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 4 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 3 | 1 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 | - |
| Cross Country | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Water Polo | 3 | - | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Sailing | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 67%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 15%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 36% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 35% |
| Female | 37% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 25% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 26% |
| Asian | 49% |
| Hispanic | 39% |
| White | 33% |
| Unknown | 40% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 12% |
| 5 Years | 30% |
| 6 Years | 36% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 4 | 5 |
| Drug Related | 38 | 43 |
| Liquor Related | 21 | 36 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 13 | 15 |
| Liquor Related | 6 | 27 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Murder | 1 | - |
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 2 |
| Non-Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 6 |
| Burglary | 33 | 30 |
| Vehicle Theft | 9 | 10 |
| Arson | 1 | 3 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Murder | 1 | - |
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 2 |
| Non-Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 12 | 12 |
| Vehicle Theft | 6 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
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