CSUMB Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

California State University-Monterey Bay Admission Requirements and Statistics

How hard is CSUMB to get into?

This page provides the latest information on California State University-Monterey Bay (CSUMB)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. CSUMB's acceptance rate is 97.40% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 14,933 students applied and 14,545 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into CSUMB.

To apply to CSUMB, it is required to submit high school GPA and record.

CSUMB's acceptance rate places 73rd out of 118 California colleges with competitive admission.
CSUMB's yield rate is 9.76%, which is significantly lower by 19.67 percentage points (approximately 66.8% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 90% and 100% (average yield: 29.43%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to CSUMB at California colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%. This comparison helps contextualize CSUMB's yield rate within its selectivity range.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, CSUMB's acceptance rate is 97.40% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 9.76%. 5,823 men and 9,110 women applied to CSUMB and 5,654 men and 8,891 women students were accepted.

Among them, 535 men and 884 women were enrolled in CSUMB. You can explore the CSUMB's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at CSUMB
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	14,933	5,823	9,110	0	0
Admitted	14,545	5,654	8,891	0	0
Enrolled	1,419	535	884	0	0
Acceptance Rate	97.40%	97.10%	97.60%	-	-
Yield	9.76%	9.46%	9.94%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

California State University-Monterey Bay 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 1,419 first-year students enrolled in CSUMB. The proportion of full-time students is 98.45% and part-time students is 1.55%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 37.70% and women students is 62.30%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at CSUMB.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at CSUMB
	Total	Men	Women
Total	1,419	535	884
Full-time	1,397	521	876
Part-time	22	14	8

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at CSUMB. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply California State University-Monterey Bay.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

CSUMB Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to CSUMB:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://csumb.edu/admissions-aid/
Online Application: https://www.calstate.edu/apply
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master

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What is the acceptance rate at the CSUMB?

CSUMB is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 97.40%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to CSUMB?

CSUMB does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does CSUMB require essays or personal statements?

CSUMB does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Are recommendation letters required for CSUMB admission?

CSUMB does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Is there an application fee?

CSUMB does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, CSUMB requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, CSUMB requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for CSUMB?

The institutional SAT and ACT codes for CSUMB are not available. Please check the official admissions website for the most up-to-date information.