California State University, Monterey Bay
Admissions
Interested in attending California State University, Monterey Bay?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into California State University, Monterey Bay, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into California State University, Monterey Bay?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Cal State Monterey Bay accepted 93% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 11,899 people applied and 11,160 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at California State University, Monterey Bay:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 8% ended up enrolling at California State University, Monterey Bay, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into California State University, Monterey Bay by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Cal State Monterey Bay considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
Important
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Considered
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- State Residency
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Standardized Test Scores
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into California State University, Monterey Bay?
Grades
Students who recently attended California State University, Monterey Bay as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.43.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Cal State Monterey Bay is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to California State University, Monterey Bay. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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