College Scorecard data · Updated August 17, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| California State University-Monterey Bay (in-state) | $7,779 | — |
| CA average | $16,639 | -53% |
| National average | $18,082 | -57% |
In-state tuition at California State University-Monterey Bay is $7,779 per year; out-of-state students pay $20,379.
California State University-Monterey Bay in-state tuition is 53% below the CA average of $16,639.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; California State University-Monterey Bay is 57% below that.
$7,779 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.