California State University, Monterey Bay Acceptance Rate
California State University, Monterey Bay had an overall acceptance rate of 92.8% for the most recent application year, with 12,568 applicants and 11,660 accepted. The acceptance rate for domestic applicants was notably higher at 96.6%, with 12,054 applying and 11,644 accepted, while international applicants faced a low acceptance rate of just 3.1%, with 514 applicants and only 16 accepted. The transfer acceptance rate was also strong at 80.7%, with an average GPA of 3.5 among admitted transfers. Historically, acceptance rates have fluctuated dramatically, showing a significant drop to 56.1% in the 2022 application year, illustrating changes in competitiveness over time.
Overall Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 12,568
Accepted Applicants: 11,660
Historical Acceptance Rates
In 2023, California State University, Monterey Bay saw an impressive overall acceptance rate of 94.8% from a pool of 11,769 applicants, with 11,160 students accepted. This marked a significant increase from 2022, where the acceptance rate was 56.1% with 12,568 applicants and 7,045 admissions. Historical data from previous years is limited, but the drastic jump between 2022 and 2023 indicates a notable change in admission competitiveness at the university. Further details on acceptance rates for 2024 and prior years are currently unavailable.
Wait List Acceptance Rate
California State University, Monterey Bay has reported a remarkably high wait list acceptance rate of 93.3% for the application year 2024. This statistic indicates that a significant majority of those who were offered a place on the wait list are being accepted. However, detailed figures regarding the number of students offered or ultimately accepted were not provided for this year, nor for prior years. There is no historical data available for previous application years from 2020 to 2023 for comparison, leaving an unclear trend regarding wait list dynamics over time.
93.3%
Acceptance Rate
Transfer Acceptance Rate
California State University, Monterey Bay reports a transfer acceptance rate of 80.7% for the application year 2024, with 3,875 applicants and 3,127 acceptances, reflecting a consistently strong track record since 2019. The average GPA of admitted transfer students stands at 3.5, indicating a solid academic profile among incoming transfers. Historical data shows that this acceptance rate has remained stable at 80.7% since 2019. Overall, the transfer pathway continues to be an appealing option for prospective students.
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 3,875
Accepted Applicants: 3,127
Domestic vs International Acceptance Rates
Scores
GPA
3.45
SAT
1000-1228
Math: 480-600
Reading: 500-630
ACT
21-28
Math: 16-22
English: 15-23
Reading: 16-23
Science: -
Acceptances by Race
| Race | Applicants |
|---|---|
| Latino | 46% |
| White | 29% |
| Asian American | 9% |
| Black/African American | 3% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Pacific Islander | 1% |
| Two or More Races | 8% |
| Other / Decline | 3% |
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