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About

California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB or Cal State Monterey Bay) is a public university in Monterey County, California. Its main campus is located on the site of the former military base Fort Ord, straddling the cities of Seaside and Marina, about one mile inland from Monterey Bay along the Central Coast of California. CSUMB also has locations in the cities of Monterey and Salinas. Founded in 1994, CSUMB is part of the California State University system and is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. The university is a Hispanic-serving institution.

Faculty

In the fall of 2020, of 482 teaching faculty, 262 held doctorates or another terminal degree, and 96 were members of minority groups.[2] The faculty includes an American Book Award winner and six Fulbright scholars.

Academics

Library under construction from Divarty St, May 2008

The five most popular majors for 2019 graduates

• Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services at 15%
• Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at 12%
• Psychology at 12%
• Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services at 9%
• Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies at 9%