California State University Monterey BayAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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Deadline
December 16, 2026
119 Days Left
Admissions Department
100 Campus Center Seaside, CA 93955-8001
(831) 582-3738
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 4 4
Mathematics 3 3
Science 2 2
Foreign Language 2 2
Social Studies 1 1
History 1 1
Academic Electives 1 1
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Not used if submitted Not reported
SAT Only Not used if submitted Not reported
ACT Only Not used if submitted Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not reported Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported Not reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
100 Campus Center
Seaside
CA
93955-8001
Phone
(831) 582-3738
Fax
(831) 582-3540
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
December 16, 2026
Application Fee
$70
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
December 1
Accept Offer of Admission
May 1
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
97% of 14,088 applicants were admitted
Women
97% of 8,590 applicants were admitted
Men
96% of 5,044 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
1,802 (14%) of 13,202 admitted students enrolled
Women
1,080 (13%) of 8,341 admitted students enrolled
Men
722 (15%) of 4,861 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
9%
3.75 - 3.99
11%
3.50 - 3.74
19%
3.25 - 3.49
18%
3.00 - 3.24
20%
2.50 - 2.99
18%
2.00 - 2.49
5%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 410-570 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
2%
Score of 600 - 700
12%
Score of 500 - 600
33%
Score of 400 - 500
35%
Score of 300 - 400
18%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 470-600 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
7%
Score of 600 - 700
20%
Score of 500 - 600
37%
Score of 400 - 500
32%
Score of 300 - 400
5%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
20-29 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
25%
Score of 24 - 29
50%
Score of 18 - 23
40%
Score of 12 - 17
10%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
20%
Score of 18 - 23
60%
Score of 12 - 17
20%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
30%
Score of 24 - 29
20%
Score of 18 - 23
20%
Score of 12 - 17
20%
Score of 6 - 11
10%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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