California State University-Monterey Bay (CSUMB)
CSUMB, a liberal arts school, provides students a well rounded foundation in education by having a curriculum with a diverse range of subjects. This college is located in Seaside, CA, a predominately suburban area. CSUMB has an enrollment of about five thousand students.
A SAT or ACT exam may be required before applying to this school. Scores within the range of 860 (25th percentile) to 1080 (75th percentile) for the SAT exam and between 18 (25th percentile) to 24 (75th percentile) on the ACT is common among applicants that get into California State University-Monterey Bay. By applying sampled GPA data from over 150 schools, we are able to estimate that the CSUMB average GPA ranges from 2.89 to 3.25 for accepted students. About 40 percent of all students which applied were admitted at CSUMB, and from those that were granted acceptance about 16 percent continued on to enroll. You can get more information from the admissions office website at admissions.csumb.edu.
Overall CSUMB Acceptance Rate - Fall 2012
The overall acceptance rate for California State University-Monterey Bay was reported as 44.4% in Fall 2012 with over 12,600 college applications submitted to CSUMB. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.
Accepted Applicants Profile
- CSUMB ACT Scores: 18 - 24
- CSUMB Average GPA: 2.89 - 3.25
How Hard Is It to Get into California State University-Monterey Bay?
Applicant Selectivity: Medium
The applicant selectivity of California State University-Monterey Bay is about average, as determined by collecting standardized test scores e.g. ACT/SAT and high school average GPA ranges of students who were granted admissions from previous years.
Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2021 Projection
The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2021-2022 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for California State University-Monterey Bay has been on a downward trend over the past few years.
Acceptance Rate By Year
- 2008-2009: 70.7%
- 2009-2010: 81.6%
- 2010-2011: 52.3%
- 2011-2012: 47.0%
- 2012-2013: 44.4%
- Projected CSUMB Acceptance Rate 2021-2022: 52.8%
How Does CSUMB Compare?
The acceptance rate for CSUMB is twenty-five percent lower than the national average of all colleges which is around 55.5%.
Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates
School | Acceptance Rate |
---|---|
Santa Clara University | 51.2% |
Notre Dame de Namur University | 87.2% |
California State University-Stanislaus | 72.2% |
Mills College | 68.0% |
Holy Names University | 56.7% |
Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details
General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions
- High School GPA Scores are Required
- School Records are Required
- College Prep Classes are Required
- Standardized Test Scores (SAT,ACT,...) are Recommended
Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2012)
Total | Male | Female | |
---|---|---|---|
Applicants | 12,562 | 36.1% | 63.9% |
Admitted | 5,577 | 32.4% | 67.6% |
Enrolled | 902 | 34.7% | 65.3% |
Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to CSUMB (Fall 2012)
ACT® | Score Range |
---|---|
English | 16 - 23 |
Math | 17 - 24 |
Composite Score | 18 - 24 |