What are your chances at California State University-Monterey Bay?
Seaside, CA · Public · 6,819 students
A likely admit for most qualified applicants.
Out of every 100 applicants, about 97 are admitted.
That depends on your full profile — not just this school’s averages. IvyscoreAI reads your grades, essay, and activities and gives you an honest score plus your real odds here.
See your real chances — free →What California State University-Monterey Bay actually costs — and what graduates earn
Published by the U.S. Department of Education. Real reported figures, not estimates.
What families actually paid, by income
| Under $30,000 | $9,970 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $9,981 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $12,440 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $16,281 |
| Over $110,000 | $22,818 |
Average annual net price paid by students receiving federal aid. For your own family, California State University-Monterey Bay’s net price calculator is the authoritative figure.
About admissions at California State University-Monterey Bay
California State University-Monterey Bay accepts about 97.4% of applicants. Applicants with a reasonable profile have good odds, though a sharp application still improves your chances.
The number that actually matters isn’t this school’s average — it’s how your specific application measures up. That’s what IvyscoreAI tells you.
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Get your score — free →Admissions data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Rates and score ranges reflect recent reported years and may change.