Enrollment Fast Facts
High-level snapshot of Cal State Monterey Bay's most recent term enrollment, including key student counts and demographic breakdowns to give a quick overview of the current student population.
Enrollment Fast Facts (2026 Fall)
Data is captured as of 09/21/2026 and is subject to change.
Term Enrollment Demographics
Gender
| Gender | Headcount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Woman | 5,060 | 59% |
| Man | 3,291 | 38% |
| Another Gender | 197 | 2% |
| Unknown Gender | 80 | 1% |
| TOTAL | 8,628 | 100% |
IPEDS Race / Ethnicity
| IPEDS Race / Ethnicity | Headcount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black Only | 244 | 3% |
| Asian Only | 524 | 6% |
| Hispanic/Latino (any race) | 4,940 | 57% |
| American Indian Only | 22 | 0% |
| Unknown | 348 | 4% |
| Pacific Islander Only | 19 | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 472 | 5% |
| White Only | 2,059 | 24% |
Student Level
| Student Level | Headcount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Freshmen | 1,787 | 21% |
| Sophomores | 1,049 | 12% |
| Juniors | 2,327 | 27% |
| Seniors | 2,502 | 29% |
| Graduate | 771 | 9% |
| Credential | 88 | 1% |
| Post Baccalaureate | 104 | 1% |
Geographic Region
| Geographic Region | Headcount | % of all |
|---|---|---|
| Monterey | 2,867 | 33% |
| San Benito | 232 | 3% |
| Santa Cruz | 535 | 6% |
| Other California Counties | 4,630 | 54% |
| All Other States | 249 | 3% |
| Other Countries | 115 | 1% |
| Unknown | 0 | 0% |
Tri-County (undergraduates only): 3,062 (40% of undergraduates)
Undergraduates from Underrepresented Groups
| Underrepresented Group | Headcount | % of undergraduates |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Students | 1,336 | 17% |
| First Generation | 3,805 | 50% |
| IPEDS Underrepresented Minority (URM) | 4,641 | 61% |
Age (Undergraduates Only)
| Age Group | Headcount | % of undergraduates |
|---|---|---|
| 17 and under years old | 4 | 0% |
| 18 - 20 years old | 3,189 | 42% |
| 21 - 24 years old | 3,136 | 41% |
| 25 - 30 years old | 810 | 11% |
| 31 and older years old | 526 | 7% |
Enrollment by Program
First Major (Undergraduates Only)
| Major | Headcount | Headcount % | Student FTE | Student FTE % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Collab Health and Human Svcs | 2 | 0% | 1 | 0% |
| *Social & Behavioral Sciences | 23 | 0% | 18 | 0% |
| *Statistics | 7 | 0% | 7 | 0% |
| *Sustainable Hospitality Mngmt | 2 | 0% | 2 | 0% |
| Accounting | 252 | % | 235 | 3% |
| Ag Plan Soil Sciences | 150 | 2% | 143 | 2% |
| Agribusiness Supply Chain Mgmt | 54 | 1% | 52 | 1% |
| Biology | 578 | 8% | 545 | 8% |
| Biology Integrated | 6 | 0% | 6 | 0% |
| Business Administration | 850 | 11% | 808 | 11% |
| CSU Intl Program | 3 | 0% | 3 | 0% |
| CSU Visitor Student | 15 | 0% | 20 | 0% |
| Cinematic Arts and Technology | 182 | 2% | 174 | 2% |
| Collab Health and Human Svcs | 210 | 3% | 184 | 3% |
| Communication Design | 123 | 2% | 122 | 2% |
| Computer Science | 550 | 7% | 448 | 6% |
| Computer Science in 3 | 9 | 0% | 10 | 0% |
| CourseMatch UGRD | 18 | 0% | 4 | 0% |
| Cross Enrolled Student | 58 | 1% | 13 | 0% |
| Env Sci Technology and Policy | 179 | 2% | 174 | 2% |
| Environmental Studies | 136 | 2% | 123 | 2% |
| Ethnic and Gender Studies | 11 | 0% | 8 | 0% |
| Global Studies | 29 | 0% | 28 | 0% |
| Human Dev & Family Science | 139 | 2% | 124 | 2% |
| Humanities and Commuinication | 301 | 4% | 282 | 4% |
| Interdisciplinary Studies BA | 19 | 0% | 15 | 0% |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 19 | 0% | 19 | 0% |
| Kinesiology | 504 | 7% | 467 | 7% |
| Liberal Studies | 171 | 2% | 158 | 2% |
| Liberal Studies Integrated | 309 | 4% | 314 | 4% |
| Marine Science | 776 | 10% | 763 | 11% |
| Mathematics | 60 | 1% | 59 | 1% |
| Mechatronics Engineering | 156 | 2% | 147 | 2% |
| Music | 25 | 0% | 24 | 0% |
| Nursing (RN/ADN to BSN) | 84 | 1% | 43 | 1% |
| Plan A National Stdnt Exchange | 2 | 0% | 2 | 0% |
| Plan B National Stdnt Exchange | 1 | 0% | 1 | 0% |
| Psychology | 1,109 | 14% | 1,037 | 15% |
| Public Health | 14 | 0% | 14 | 0% |
| Social Sciences | 60 | 1% | 58 | 1% |
| Sociology | 142 | 2% | 132 | 2% |
| Spanish Lang & Hispanic Culture | 32 | 0% | 30 | 0% |
| Statistics & Data Science | 25 | 0% | 24 | 0% |
| Sustainable Hospitality Tourism | 85 | 1% | 82 | 1% |
| Undeclared | 62 | 1% | 60 | 1% |
| Unspecified | 3 | 0% | 2 | 0% |
| Visitor Intl Program | 30 | 0% | 28 | 0% |
| Visual and Public Art | 90 | 1% | 82 | 1% |
| Total | 7,664 | 100% | 7,094 | 100% |
性视界传媒 (Masters Only)
| Major | Headcount | Headcount % | Student FTE | Student FTE % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 性视界传媒 | 49 | 6% | 53 | 8% |
| 性视界传媒 OL (Online) | 31 | 4% | 21 | 3% |
| Environmental Science | 35 | 5% | 28 | 4% |
| Instructional Science and Technology | 32 | 4% | 22 | 3% |
| Instructional Science and Technology OL (Online) | 42 | 5% | 27 | 4% |
| Marine Science (MS) | 25 | 3% | 15 | 2% |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA)* | 172 | 22% | 103 | 16% |
| School Psychology | 44 | 6% | 49 | 8% |
| Social Work | 288 | 37% | 253 | 39% |
| Speech Language Pathology* | 53 | 7% | 74 | 11% |
Extended 性视界传媒 (Some Students May Be Included in Program Totals)
Enrolled in Any Self-Support Class***: 476
Notes
Majors are first majors only. FTE based on major, not courses enrolled.
Percentages may not sum to 100% due to rounding.
Prefixed * Plan not admitting new students.
Suffixed * Degree Program offered through Self Support only.
Suffixed ** Degree Program offered through both State and Self Support.
Suffixed *** May also include students in degree programs.
Except for 'Enrolled in Any Self-Support Class', all data are based on Census data extracted for the Chancellor's Office at State census.
Source: Campus Data Warehouse > Enrollment Fast Facts (Census).
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