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CSU Monterey Bay

CSU Monterey Bay
100 Campus Center
Seaside, CA 93955-8001

Official telephone: (831) 582-3000
Fax number: (831) 582-3540
Website: https://csumb.edu/
CSU Monterey Bay
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: January 15
Application fee: $70
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I not used, ACT not used, SAT I or ACT not used, SAT II not used
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report important
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations not considered
  • standardized test scores not considered
  • essay not considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.47
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 98%
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1015 - 1263
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 20 - 28
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 10%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 2%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 12,582
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 11,611
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 1%
Admission may be deferred: yes

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • You must be a high school graduate. (Apply during your senior year.)
  • Have an Eligibility Index of at least 2900 (CSUMentor.edu has an eligibility calculator)
  • Have completed the A-G requirements with grades of C or better. Please visit CSU Mentor http://www.csumentor.edu/planning/high_school/subjects.asp for more information.
  • Have a 2.0 GPA or higher to qualify for regular admissions (for California Residents). Nonresidents must have a 2.45 GPA or higher to qualify for regular admission. The high school grade point average (GPA) is based on the final three years (six semesters) of only high school college preparatory courses. Honors points may be awarded for up to eight grades of C or better in approved honors courses taken in grades 11 and 12, including no more than two approved honors courses in grade 10.
  • Have taken the SAT I or the ACT. Applicants must send test scores to CSUMB via the college board or ACT websites.

All admissions requirements must be met by the end of the term/semester prior to enrollment.  No summer coursework is allowed for eligibility purposes for Fall terms.

Please note:  Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission to CSU Monterey Bay.
 
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