Rankings and Recognition

Cal State Monterey Bay is proud to be ranked and recognized by U.S. News & World Report, Money, Forbes, and the Wall Street Journal in areas like social mobility, affordability, and accessibility.

Rankings Updated

How We Stand Out

A Cal State Monterey Bay education provides a lifetime of value.

  • #1

    For social mobility in the West

    U.S. News & World Report, 2025

  • #5

    Among public universities in the West

    U.S. News & World Report, 2025

  • #10

    Among all universities in the West

    U.S. News & World Report, 2025

  • #11

    Forbes America’s Top Colleges 2023

    Forbes ranked CSUMB 11th among medium-sized schools on its list of the “500 finest U.S. colleges”

  • #10

    Among all universities in the West

    U.S. News & World Report, 2025

  • 4.5

    Out of 5 stars

    Money magazine’s 2024 survey of Best Colleges in America; CSUMB was noted for being affordable and accessible

Rising in the Ranks Together

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