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Acceptance Rate History
California State University-Monterey Bay
CA · Current rate: 95%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 94.83% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 92.39% | 12,568 | 11,611 |
| 2021 | 92.81% | 10,026 | 9,305 |
| 2020 | 85.62% | 11,461 | 9,813 |
| 2019 | 75.28% | 12,327 | 9,280 |
| 2018 | 58.52% | 12,423 | 7,270 |
| 2017 | 53.2% | 13,112 | 6,976 |
| 2016 | 35.24% | 16,258 | 5,729 |
| 2015 | 48.69% | 15,561 | 7,576 |
| 2014 | 69.36% | 14,684 | 10,185 |
| 2013 | 44.4% | 12,562 | 5,577 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
California State University-Monterey Bay's acceptance rate has increased from 44.4% in 2013 to 94.8% in 2026. The most notable shift occurred in 2014.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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