by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for California State University-Monterey Bay, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at California State University-Monterey Bay ran $7,779 a year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $20,379. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Within that total, required fees amounted to $1,695 in-state and $1,695 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,084 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,695 | $1,695 |
| Total | $7,779 | $20,379 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What will California State University-Monterey Bay cost if you attend part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To put that price in context, here is how California State University-Monterey Bay tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, California State University-Monterey Bay lands right around the average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the California State University-Monterey Bay Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at California State University-Monterey Bay has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| One Year Ago | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,084 | $18,684 |
The chart here shows how tuition at CSUMB has changed across the reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition increased 6.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $21,607 in the following year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 2.54%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $7,976. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 2.21%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $20,830.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $7,976 | $20,830 |
| In 2 Years | $8,178 | $21,291 |
| In 3 Years | $8,385 | $21,762 |
| In 4 Years | $8,597 | $22,243 |
| In 5 Years | $8,815 | $22,735 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $86,126, versus roughly $33,136 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at California State University-Monterey Bay, check out the California State University-Monterey Bay Financial Aid page.
