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California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) is a thriving residential campus home to 7,200 students. Located in the center of the California coastline, Monterey is an ideal spot for travel enthusiasts. Close to stunning beaches, redwood forests, and mountain ranges, CSUMB is perfectly situated for learning and leisure. It’s also the perfect starting point for weekend trips to San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, and Yosemite National Park.
CSUMB is a comprehensive university offering 24 bachelor’s degrees, 6 master’s degrees, and multiple certificate and credential programs across a wide variety of academic interests. Classes are small, averaging just 20-30 students, and are taught by internationally distinguished professors known for their high level of student engagement. As part of the California State University, the largest 4-year public university in the U.S., CSUMB is able to keep tuition affordable while maintaining high standards of academic excellence.
With an ideal location, a wide array of academic programs, guaranteed on-campus housing, endless opportunities to get involved, a university-wide culture of service, and affordable tuition, CSUMB is the smart choice for any international student.
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International students who apply by priority deadlines are guaranteed a space in on-campus housing, eliminating the hassle of securing your own accommodation.
CSUMB has 80+ student organizations and 12 athletic teams to get involved with, ensuring endless opportunities to make friends upon arrival. Organizations are open to all students, whether you will be with us for a semester, a gap year, or your whole degree! The most popular student organization is Outdoor Recreation, which organizes trips for students to experience the amazing outdoor activities Monterey has to offer, like surfing, rock-climbing, hiking, and even skiing! CSUMB is home to a thriving International Club, and there are even excursions designed exclusively to help international students explore California and bond with classmates from all over the world.
Organized by the nationally recognized Service Learning Institute, all degree students are required to participate in at least two semesters of service learning, often at an organization related to their field of study. This is an excellent opportunity to get out of the classroom, make friends and professional contacts in the community, put your academic (and English) skills into practice, and to feel good about giving back. As part of the curriculum, students receive academic credit for service learning courses. Visiting and gap year students are welcome, but not required, to participate in service learning courses.
Note: 25th-75th percentile ranges show the range of scores achieved by the middle 50% of students who were admitted to the school.
*All data is provided by the school or compiled from IPEDS as of May 2013
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| Applied Behavior Analysis | ||||||
| Art/Art Studies, General | ||||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | ||||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | ||||||
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | ||||||
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | ||||||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | ||||||
| Education, General | ||||||
| Educational/Instructional Technology | ||||||
| Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology | ||||||
| Environmental Science | ||||||
| Environmental Studies | ||||||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | ||||||
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General | ||||||
| Hospitality Administration/Management, General | ||||||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | ||||||
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other | ||||||
| Human Services, General | ||||||
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | ||||||
| Illustration | ||||||
| International Relations and Affairs | ||||||
| Japanese Language and Literature | ||||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ||||||
| Marine Sciences | ||||||
| Mathematics, General | ||||||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | ||||||
| Music, General | ||||||
| Psychology, General | ||||||
| Social Sciences, General | ||||||
| Social Work | ||||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | ||||||
| Sustainability Studies | ||||||
| Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management | ||||||