California State University-Monterey Bay Acceptance Rate
Seaside, California · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 11,769
- Admitted
- 11,160
- Yield
- 8.4%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, California State University-Monterey Bay's acceptance rate has risen from 69.4% in 2014–15 to 94.8% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 14,684 to 11,769 (-20%) over that period.
Its 94.8% rate makes California State University-Monterey Bay more selective than about 10% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 84 tracked California schools, it is more selective than about 14%.
California State University-Monterey Bay has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 8.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 14,684 | 10,185 | 69.4% | 1,305 |
| 2015–16 | 15,561 | 7,576 | 48.7% | 1,052 |
| 2016–17 | 16,258 | 5,729 | 35.2% | 802 |
| 2017–18 | 13,112 | 6,976 | 53.2% | 926 |
| 2018–19 | 12,423 | 7,270 | 58.5% | 1,000 |
| 2019–20 | 12,327 | 9,280 | 75.3% | 1,046 |
| 2020–21 | 11,461 | 9,813 | 85.6% | 879 |
| 2021–22 | 10,026 | 9,305 | 92.8% | 779 |
| 2022–23 | 12,568 | 11,611 | 92.4% | 904 |
| 2023–24 | 11,769 | 11,160 | 94.8% | 943 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 7,351 | 6,992 | 95.1% |
| Men | 4,418 | 4,168 | 94.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How California State University compares
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Frequently asked
What is California State University-Monterey Bay's acceptance rate?
California State University-Monterey Bay's acceptance rate is 94.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (11,160 admitted of 11,769 applicants).
Is California State University-Monterey Bay test optional?
California State University-Monterey Bay is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to California State University-Monterey Bay?
California State University-Monterey Bay received 11,769 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 11,160.
Is California State University-Monterey Bay getting harder to get into?
California State University-Monterey Bay has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 69.4% in 2014–15 to 94.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://csumb.edu/.