Academics
RegistrationClosed ProgramsNursing.
LimitationsMasters level programs.
Unique Academic Programs- Marine Science - CSUMB is on the Monterey Bay, a protected Marine Sanctuary and classes may be held on the Bay.
- Sustainable Hospitality Management - We have a wonderful Sustainable Hospitality Management program that helps students to get hands on experience working for local eco-friendly resorts, spas, recreation locations, etc.
- Environmental Science Technology and Policy - We offer Environmental Science as well as Environmental Science, Technology and Policy which focuses not only on the science aspects but the policy aspects as well.
Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students
Accounting, Adapted Physical Education, African Studies...
++ show allAccounting, Adapted Physical Education, African Studies, Agricultural Business, American Sign Language, Anatomy, Ancient Studies, Animal Behavior and Ethology, Anthropology, Applied Biology, Aquatic Biology, Archaeology, Art, Art Education, Art History, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Athletic Training, Biology/Life Science, Business Administration, Business Education, Business Information Systems, Business Management, Chemistry, Child Care, Child Development, Cognitive Psychology, Communication, Communication Studies, Community Health, Comparative Literature, Computer and Information Science, Computer Game Design, Computer Graphics, Computer Network Security, Counseling, Creative Writing, Cultural Studies, Dance, Data Processing, Design, Digital Arts, Digital Communications and Media/Multimedia, Drawing, Early Childhood Education, Earth Science, Ecology, Economics, Education, Elementary Education, English, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Sciences, Epidemiology, Ethnic Studies, Exercise Science, Experimental Pathology, Family Studies, Film, Geography, Global Studies, Graphic Design, Health Administration, Health Education, Health Services/Hospital Administration and Management, History, Hospitality Management, Human Development, Human Resource Management, Information Technology, International Business, International Relations, International Studies, Italian, Japanese, Journalism, Junior High/Middle School Education, Kinesiology, Linguistics, Literature, Management Information Systems, Marine Biology, Marine Sciences, Marketing, Mathematics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Museum Studies, Music, Nursing, Nutrition, Oceanography, Painting, Performance and Directing, Performing Arts: Voice, Philosophy, Photography, Physical Education, Physical Sciences, Physician Assistant, Physics, Plant Pathology, Political Economy, Political Science, Pre-Law, Pre-Optometry, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Public Relations, Radio and Television Studies, Religious Studies/Theology, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish, Special Education, Sports Management/Administration, Statistics, Studio Art, Supply Chain Management, Sustainable Resource Management, Teacher Education, Theater Arts/Drama/Acting, Tourism Management, Visual Arts, Water Management, Web Design, Women and Gender Studies
Tuition / Finances
Figures per Semester are current as of 05/04/22
Finances
- Campus Budget
- Fees are subject to change without notice.
- Two semesters = one academic year
- Three quarters = one academic year
Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Host Payment Students
- Estimated cost: $3646.50.
- Expect 5-15% increase for the subsequent academic year.
- Figures are based on 15 hours. Actual costs may be greater or less depending upon your actual enrollment.
- Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
- See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Host Payment students.
Tuition and Fees - Home Payment Students
- No tuition/fees are paid to the host campus.
- Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
- See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Home Payment students.
Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester
- Host Payment: 17 ($280 per additional hour)
- Home Payment: 17
Financial Aid - Host Payment
For Host Payment U.S. students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your host campus.
Students apply for federally funded financial aid by using the FAFSA code of their host campus.
Host campuses award aid to eligible incoming Plan A students on a first-come, first-served basis as long as funds are available.
Ask your home campus NSE coordinator if your campus awards aid to their own outgoing students. If so, do not apply for aid from your host campus.
For eligible Host Payment applicants U.S. federal financial aid may be available in the following programs:
Use FAFSA CODE: 032603
Financial Aid - Home Payment
For eligible Home Payment students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Financial Aid - Canada
Regardless of Payment Plan, students exchanging to or from Canada, apply for financial aid at their home campus.
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
| Purpose |
Amount |
Period |
Plan |
Status |
| Housing Deposit |
$150 |
Year |
Host & Home |
Mandatory |
| Parking Fee |
$162 |
Semester |
Host & Home |
Optional |
Important Notes: Some classes such as photography, surfing, and kayaking, have activities fees attached to the class. Usually, these fees are under $75, sometimes as low as $5. The health insurance is required of incoming international students only ($650 per term). If a student plans to live in on campus housing there is a $50 non-refundable housing application fee.
Room / Meals
Figures are current as of 05/04/22
On-Campus Housing Per Semester
- On-Campus Housing
- 60% living on campus
- Double: $7000 (includes meals)
- Per semester unless otherwise noted
Off-Campus Housing
- Off-Campus Housing
- Approximate monthly cost: $900
- Proximity to campus: 4-10
- Local Public Transportation Available to Campus
Notes About HousingNSE students may live on campus. Students must complete their housing application before arrival. On campus spaces are guaranteed and available on a first come first served basis. The sooner the student applies for housing the more likely they are to receive one of their top choices. Off campus housing is becoming more common but public transportation from off campus housing is quite limited and requires a great deal of pre-planning. Living in East Campus has a lower monthly cost, however students will need to purchase a modem/router to connect to the internet and the rooms are more sparsely furnished. It is approximately 2 miles to main campus and students should plan to ride a bike, drive or take a bus to get to classes from East Campus.
Meal Plans
Notes About Meal PlansPlease check the website below for up to date costs and a sample menu. Students living in Northquad (Vineyard and Pinnacles apartments) or residence halls are required to purchase a meal plan. Students living in Northquad (Strawberry Apartments), Promontory and East Campus are not required to purchase a meal plan. The prices stated include whole meals as well as "dining dollars" and are estimates. For more detailed information and additional meal plan options please visit https://csumb.edu/dining/meal-plans.
Health
Figures per Semester are current as of 05/04/22
| Purpose |
Amount |
Period |
Plan |
Status |
| Health Insurance |
$650 |
Semester |
Host & Home |
Mandatory |
Important Notes about Health Insurance
This health insurance is mandatory only for J-1 and F-1 international students enrolled at CSUMB. American students will not be enrolled in the CSUMB health insurance plan and will instead be required to purchase their own insurance coverage. However, all students enrolled at CSUMB will have access to the health care facilities regardless of which insurance plan they carry.
Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $650 per semester.
Requirements
Comments on Problems or Conditions for Access
American students will not be required to have health insurance coverage or show proof of health insurance coverage though it is highly recommended that they secure their own health insurance coverage. Only International students will have health insurance automatically purchased for them after admission. Charge will be added to their account.
