California State University, Monterey Bay Historical Acceptance Rate

Historical Acceptance Rates

California State University, Monterey Bay, has demonstrated a significant increase in its overall acceptance rate, reaching 97.3% for the application year 2024 with 14,545 accepted out of 14,943 applicants. This marks a notable rise from 93.3% in 2023, 92.3% in 2022, and a steady increase from 75.3% in 2019. The historical trend shows a consistent growth in acceptance rates over the years, with figures jumping from 51.8% in 2017 and an even lower 35.2% in 2016. The upward trajectory reflects an increasingly inclusive admissions strategy at the university.