California State University-Monterey Bay Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
6,789

Full + Part time Students
1:23

Faculty to Student Ratio
10%

Transfer Student Ratio

Cal State Monterey Bay provides over 7,000 students an extraordinary opportunity to learn on a residential campus just one mile from the shores of the beautiful Monterey Bay. Our diverse student body receives personal attention in small classes while pursuing degrees in 25 undergraduate and seven graduate majors. While we serve students from the entire state of California, 38 percent of our undergraduates come from Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties. We pride ourselves on making higher education accessible to traditionally underserved and low-income populations. Seventy-two percent of our students receive some form of financial aid.

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Overview

Founded	1994
Full-Time Undergraduate	6,789
Transfer Students	1,084
Programs	25 Programs
Courses	1,698 Courses
Equivalencies	772 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$7,147
Out-of-State Tuition	$19,027
Books and Supplies	$3,372

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or a CA DREAM Act Application (CADAA). There are several different types of financial aid that you can receive including grants, scholarships, CSUMB awards, loans, and work-study.

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

Students must have 60 or more semester credits (90 quarter units) of transferable courses to apply for transfer admission. Cal State Monterey Bay is currently not accepting lower division transfer students.

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

There is a minimum GPA of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) for transfer applicants.
Official Transcripts:

Official college transcripts from all previously attended institutions are required. High school transcripts may be required of some applicants.
SAT Scores:

Standardized test scores may be required of some applicants.
Other Requirements:

A statement of good standing from prior institutions is required.
Apply Here:

https://csumb.edu/admissions/transfer

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

The lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred is C-.
Credits (Min/Max):

A maximum of 70 semester units may be transferred from a two-year institution. You must complete 30 semester units of credit at Cal State Monterey Bay to earn a bachelor's degree.

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