■ About the University
Founded in 1994, California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) is one of the 23 branches of the California State University. The university is ranked 34th in the 2019 U.S. News Western University Rankings and 6th in American Public University Rankings.
California State University, Monterey Bayoffers a wealth of resources for students. Its wireless campus is among top ones in the United States and is ranked 12th in the United States by Intel. It is also one of the most livable universities among branches of the California State University. Beautiful sea view can be seen from its dormitories. The $64 million library opened in 2008.
■ About the City Where the University Is Located
Monterey Bay, the former capital of California, is the most popular seaside resort in northern California. Students can participate in a variety of sea activities, such as diving, surfing and boating. The city is easily accessible, about an hour’s drive to California’s Silicon Valley and two hours’ drive to San Francisco. Monterey Bay is one of the largest marine conservation areas in the world. Go north along the Gold Coast in western United States, you can get to the beautiful and charming Monterey Peninsula.
