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College type Public, 4-year or above
Carnegie classification Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Web Urls https://csumb.edu/
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Locale Suburb: Midsize
Highest degree offered Master's degree
Academic calendar Semester
Religious affiliation Not applicable

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Total Students

7,743

6,910 (89.2%)

833 (10.8%)

Undergraduate Students

6,910

Male 2,798

40.5%

Female 4,077

59%

Graduate Students

833

Male 227

27.3%

Female 606

72.7%

Campus Location

100 Campus Center Seaside, CA 93955

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