California State University-Monterey Bay
California State University-Monterey Bay is one of the fifty public 4-year colleges in California. The campus is located in a suburb, in Seaside.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 7,584 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 926 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 732 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 79%). Every year 60% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.California State University-Monterey Bay's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $5,742, and fees were $1,301. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $17,622 and $1,301 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize Suburb |
| Number of Students7,584 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio25:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate79% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Senior College and University Commission 06/21/2003 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/22/2016 - Current |
Admission
53%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 970 to 1170 |
| ACT | 18 to 24 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $55 |
| Graduates | $55 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | $396/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | $396/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | -- | -- | $17,820 |
| ADN | 70 | -- | -- | $27,720 |
| BSN | 125 | -- | -- | $49,500 |
| FNP | 50 | -- | -- | $19,800 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 88% of California State University-Monterey Bay's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 57% | $4,691 |
| Other Federal Grant | 33% | $920 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 58% | $2,548 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 56% | $5,595 |
| Federal Student Loans | 50% | $3,963 |
| Private Loans | 3% | $10,112 |
$11,233
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$7,296 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$9,249 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$12,957 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$17,044 |
| Over $110,000$19,574 |
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Student Population
6,764
Undergrads
820
Graduates
4,790
Women
2,794
Men
86%
Full-time
14%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
Hispanic |
45% |
|
White |
26% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
8% |
|
Two or more races |
6% |
|
Asian |
5% |
|
Non-resident alien |
5% |
|
Black/African American |
4% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School Nurses
- FNSNA Promise of Nursing Scholarships
- Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships
- Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship Program
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing.
