Public school in California with 6,600 total undergraduate students
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Admissions
Admissions website:
Admissions stats
Applicants & acceptance rate
Overall acceptance rate
93%
Women
93%
Men
91%
Total number of applicants
10,026
Women: 61%
Men: 39%
Accepted students who attend
Yield rate - overall
8%
Cost & scholarships
Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$18,113
Out-of-state
$29,993
Average net cost after aid
Income
Average net cost
$0–30,000
$1,510
$30,001–48,000
$2,520
$48,001–75,000
$5,641
$75,001–110,000
$10,370
Over $110,000
$13,968
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Applications
Application requirements
Accepts Common App
No
Considers class rank
No
Recommendation letters
Not used
TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Not used
SAT/ACT testing policy
Not used
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Students
Enrolled student statistics
Enrolled students
First-year students (full-time)
779
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
63%
Enrolled men:
37%
6-year graduation rate
63%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
83%
Student diversity
Very diverse
International students
6%
Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander: 6%
Black: 4%
Hispanic: 49%
Native American: < 1%
Other: 13%
White: 27%
Academics
Student faculty ratio
24:1
Calendar system
Semester
Special academic offering
Study abroad
Credit for AP exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling
Majors & careers
Special focus
None
Has medical school
No
Housing
Commuter College
No
On campus housing
Yes
Sports
D1 Football
No
Football conference
None
D1 Basketball
No
Basketball conference
California Collegiate Athletic Association
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Location
100 Campus Center
Seaside, CA 93955
Campus Setting
Suburban
Region
Far West
Campus culture
Religious Affiliation
None
HBCU
No
Contact information
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