California State University-Monterey Bay Demographics & Diversity Overview

71%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
2%
International
15
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
26.8%(1,632)
Hispanic
54.9%(3,337)
African American
2.6%(156)
Asian
6.6%(400)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(11)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(14)
Two or More Races
4.8%(292)
Unknown
4.0%(241)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color71%
Total Enrollment7,045
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
39.6%(2,476)
Women
60.4%(3,772)

Gender Statistics

Men2,476

35% of total enrollment

Women3,772

54% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

California State University-Monterey Bay serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 56% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 20% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.4%(85)
18-19
23.9%(1,493)
20-21
31.8%(1,985)
22-24
22.7%(1,419)
25+
20.3%(1,266)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.6%(5)
22-24
17.9%(143)
25+
81.4%(649)

Age Diversity Insights

56%

Traditional Age (18-21)

20%

Non-Traditional (25+)

11%

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 98% in-state residents, 1% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
97.5%(869)
Out-of-State
0.6%(5)
International
1.9%(17)

Regional Representation

In-State869

98% of student body

Out-of-State5

1% of student body

International17

2% of student body

States Represented

15 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

71%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

20%

Non-Traditional Age