California State University-Monterey Bay Demographics & Diversity Overview

71%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
2%
International
25
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

California State University-Monterey Bay has a diverse student body with 71% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
26.7%(1,796)
Hispanic
54.9%(3,692)
African American
2.5%(170)
Asian
6.7%(449)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(12)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(17)
Two or More Races
4.7%(319)
Unknown
4.1%(275)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color71%
Total Enrollment7,861
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

California State University-Monterey Bay offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

California State University-Monterey Bay has a gender distribution of 60% female students and 40% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
40.3%(2,788)
Women
59.7%(4,130)

Gender Statistics

Men2,788

35% of total enrollment

Women4,130

53% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

California State University-Monterey Bay serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 49% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 15% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.3%(78)
18-19
27.6%(1,629)
20-21
29.7%(1,753)
22-24
23.5%(1,387)
25+
18.0%(1,062)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.0%(8)
22-24
19.3%(161)
25+
79.7%(664)

Age Diversity Insights

49%

Traditional Age (18-21)

15%

Non-Traditional (25+)

12%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

California State University-Monterey Bay attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 95% in-state residents, 3% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
94.7%(880)
Out-of-State
3.4%(32)
International
1.8%(17)

Regional Representation

In-State880

95% of student body

Out-of-State32

3% of student body

International17

2% of student body

States Represented

25 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

71%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

15%

Non-Traditional Age