
California State University, Monterey Bay has achieved a remarkable domestic acceptance rate of 97.8% for the application year 2024, with 14,456 out of 14,785 applicants being accepted. This marks an increase from the previous year's acceptance rate of 94.7% for the application year 2023, where 11,055 out of 11,676 applicants were accepted. Historical data from earlier years is not available, but the consistent increase in acceptance rates over the most recent years underscores the institution's expanding inclusivity for prospective students.