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We’re recognized as a top-performer for helping first-generation and economically disadvantaged students pursue a life-changing college education.
Transformative Outcomes
Our programs are life-changing. Cal State Monterey Bay graduates leave here equipped and empowered to change the world.
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A Proven Track Record
Finding Direction
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“The close connection with the professors and their guidance really helped. It's helpful not to feel like you're going into that alone.”
Award Winning Commitment and Support
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"At Cal State Monterey Bay, we pride ourselves on providing immersive learning opportunities for our undergraduate students…. This commitment and support is exemplified when we see our students selected for prestigious awards such as the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program. With six students selected this year, more than any other CSU campus, we know we are preparing students for great futures."
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