An Overview of the California State University (CSU)
Eliseo Diaz
Admissions Counselor
CSU Monterey Bay
California State University System
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Celebrated our 54th anniversary as a system.
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1 of every 10 members of California’s workforce is a CSU alumni.
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For every $1 California invests in the CSU, the CSU returns $5.43.
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Most diverse college student population in US.
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Emphasis on skills/experiences employers value.
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Strong regional and community engagement
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Prepare students to enter job market directly with BA/BS degree
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Provide graduate education at the MA/MS level
Enrollment
Largest public university system in the US.
- 400,000+ students across 23 campuses
CSU Northridge: 38,310+ enrolled students (largest)
CSU Maritime Academy: 1,000 enrolled students (smallest)
90% of CSU students are California residents
85% of CSU students are pursuing an undergraduate degree
CSU Ethnicity Composition 2015-16
Academics
384 degree programs both bachelors and masters level
Most popular degrees in the CSU include business, psychology, education,
communication, fine arts, and health professions
In addition, every CSU campus has several “feature” programs that are considered notable
(e.g. CSU Monterey Bay’s Marine Science Program)
Costs
Even with recent tuition increases, the CSU maintains some of the lowest
student fees in the nation among four-year universities.
The 2015- ‘16 undergraduate tuition for California resident students is approx.$6,500
per academic year.
All CSU’s offer on-campus housing to varying degrees. The average cost of
housing/meals is $11,929.
The averaged total cost of education for a CSU student living on campus is
$22,000 per academic year.
More than half of CSU students receive financial aid.
Freshman Admissions
CSU campuses use three factors to determine admissions:
1) completion of high school college preparatory coursework
2) SAT or ACT test scores
3) high school academic GPA
4) CSU eligibility index
Each campus has it’s own admissions process and criteria.
Many campuses will give admission priority to local applicants.
Some campuses are impacted for freshman only.
Other campuses are impacted by specific majors. This means they will establish separate
admission requirements
Admissions Requirements
Requirement #1
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A-G Requirements
A. U.S. History/Social Science – 2 years
B. English – 4 years
C. Mathematics – 3 years
D. Laboratory Science – 2 years
E. Foreign Language – 2 years
F. Visual and Performing Arts – 1 year
G. College Preparatory Electives – 1 year
Requirement #2
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Minimum 2.0 G.P.A. (calculated from A-G courses in the 10th-12th grade)
Admissions Requirements Cont.
Requirement #3
SAT
Math 550
Critical Reading 500
Requirement #4
CSU Eligibility Index
GPA X 800
ACT
Math 23
English 22
GPA X 200
SAT
Math &
Critical
Reading
ACT Composite
x 10
2900 or
greater
694 or
greater
Upper-Division Transfer
Eligibility Requirements
 60 transferrable units
 30 Units in General Education
 Golden Four
1.
2.
3.
4.
Oral Communication
Written Communication
Critical Thinking
Quantitative Reasoning (Math)
 Minimum 2.0 GPA (3.0 Recommended)
Impacted Campuses (Freshman)
Chico
Fresno
Humboldt
Long Beach
Los Angeles
Northridge
Monterey Bay*
Pomona
Sacramento
San Bernardino
San Francisco
San Marcos
Sonoma
CSUMB●EDU
Impacted for all programs
 Fullerton
 San Diego
 San Jose
 San Luis Obispo
Program Impaction
 Most campuses have at least
one impacted
program/major
CSUMB●EDU
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
Available at 22 campuses
Eligible Students
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Low-income
First-Generation
To Apply for EOP
Apply to a CSU campus
2. Complete an EOP
Application
1.
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CSUMB●EDU
Applicant Information Form
Two Recommendation Letters
Cal State Monterey Bay
Cal State Monterey Bay Quick Facts
Established: 1994
Enrollment: 7,000+
Degrees:
24 Bachelor’s Degrees
7 Graduate Degrees
Multiple Teaching Credentials
CSU Monterey Bay
The CSU with an Ocean View
Most popular majors
Business
Biology
Psychology
Kinesiology
Marine Science
Average class size 30
90% of all undergraduate courses have fewer than 40 students
Community
 60% of students live on campus
 90% of freshman live on campus
 Housing offered for all 4 years including
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Freshman Residence Halls
- North Quad Suites
North Quad Apartments
- The Promontory
East Campus Apartments
Student Profile
Geographic Area:
Tri-County: 36% Southern Cal: 25%
Northern Cal: 19% Central Cal: 17%
Male
37%
Female
63%
Native
American
1%
Pacific
Islander
1%
African
American
7%
Asian
American
6%
Two or More
7%
Decline to
State
5%
White
39%
Latino
34%
NCAA Division 2 Teams
Women’s
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Soccer
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Softball
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Volleyball
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Water Polo
Men’s
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Soccer
Outside the classroom
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Outdoor recreation (rock climbing, backpacking, kayaking, stand up paddling)
Cycling center (bike rentals, repairs, storage, fitting, organized trips)
Intramurals (flag football, indoor volleyball, basketball, indoor soccer)
Sport Clubs (disc golf, dance team, sailing team, tennis, water polo, lacrosse, rugby)
Over 80 clubs including Greek Letter Orgs
Application Process
 Online applications only!
 Apply online at www.csumentor.edu
 Application deadline
 October 1st-November 30th
 $55 per campus
(you may qualify for a fee waiver
for up to 4 college campus
applications)
 Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA)
 January 1st – March 2
 www.fafsa.ed.gov/
Tips for students
 Meet with your school counselor to make an academic plan
 Explore campuses early
 Visit different universities (or do online virtual tours)
 Take the most rigorous coursework offered (AP & Honors)
 Challenge yourself senior year
 Take AP exams
 WATCH DEADLINES!
Come See for Yourself!
Tours………………………………………………….
Monday – Saturday @ 11:00 Book online or (831) 582-3738