Campus Profile: California State University, Monterey Bay
California State University, Monterey Bay (CSU Monterey Bay) is a public university in Marina. Around 6,201 undergraduate students are enrolled at the university.
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California State University, Monterey Bay (CSU Monterey Bay) is a public university in Marina. Around 6,201 undergraduate students are enrolled at the university.
Official Political Student Organizations:
Conservative Organizations:
Otter College Republicans
Turning Point USA
Liberal Organizations:
Otter Pride at CSUMB
The Abolitionist & Decolonial Learning Collective
SAT/ACT Score Requirements:
CSU Monterey Bay is requiring SAT/ACT scores only for some students seeking undergraduate admission.
OpenSecrets Data on CSU Monterey Bay Employee Political Donations:
In the 2020 election cycle, 95.3% of CSU Monterey Bay employee donations went to Democratic candidates in federal elections, while 1.9% of donations went to Republican candidates, according to data from Open Secrets.
Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Rating:
CSU Monterey Bay has been given a red light speech code. According to FIRE, this is due to “at least one university policy clearly and substantially restricting freedom of speech.” FIRE also notes that a red light policy at a public institution is unconstitutional.
Policies Flagged by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression as inconsistent with Free Speech Principles:
CSUMB Catalog: Policies & Procedures- Sexual Harassment
CSUMB Catalog: Policies & Procedures- Student Conduct
Student Housing & Residential Life - Community Standards: Posting/Advertising
Bias Reporting System:
CSU Monterey Bay does operate a type of bias response system on campus.
