California State University Monterey Bay Seaside California

Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses

Estimated expenses for academic year
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
Tuition and fees
 
 
 
 
 
In-state
$3,002
$3,256
$3,535
$4,512
27.6%
Out-of-state
$13,172
$13,426
$13,705
$15,672
14.4%
Books and supplies
$1,314
$1,386
$1,386
$1,386
0.0%
Living arrangement
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
 
 
 
 
 
Room and board
$9,028
$9,152
$9,152
$9,152
0.0%
Other
$2,862
$3,672
$3,672
$3,332
-9.3%
Off Campus
 
 
 
 
 
Room and board
$8,910
$10,710
$10,710
$10,710
0.0%
Other
$3,528
$3,798
$3,544
$3,672
3.6%
Off Campus with Family
 
 
 
 
 
Other
$3,780
$3,960
$3,336
$3,672
10.1%
Total Expenses
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
In-state
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
$16,206
$17,466
$17,745
$18,382
3.6%
Off Campus
$16,754
$19,150
$19,175
$20,280
5.8%
Off Campus with Family
$8,096
$8,602
$8,257
$9,570
15.9%
Out-of-state
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
$26,376
$27,636
$27,915
$29,542
5.8%
Off Campus
$26,924
$29,320
$29,345
$31,440
7.1%
Off Campus with Family
$18,266
$18,772
$18,427
$20,730
12.5%

Admissions

Undergraduate application fee (2009-2010):
$55
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
 
Total
Male
Female
Number of applicants
9,544
3,553
5,991
Percent admitted
71%
67%
73%
Percent admitted who enrolled
14%
14%
13%
Admissions Considerations
Required
Recommended
Secondary school GPA
X
 
Secondary school record
X
 
Completion of college-preparatory program
X
 
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)
 
X
Test Scores: Fall 2008 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scores
Number
Percent
SAT
843
92%
ACT
270
30%
Test Scores
25th Percentile*
75th Percentile**
NOTES:
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above

  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading
440
550
SAT Math
440
550
ACT Composite
18
23
ACT English
17
23
ACT Math
17
24

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation
Agency
Periods of Accreditation
Status
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities
6/21/2003 –
Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / Program
Periods of Accreditation
Status
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Teacher Education (TED) – Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
4/19/2007 –
Accredited