California State University Monterey Bay

On Sept, 4, 1995, President Bill Clinton joined with local, state and federal officials at the inauguration of this campus, the 21st in the Cal State University system. Today, Cal State Monterey Bay has made a remarkably successful transition from the former Fort Ord into a thriving university. Last fall, we opened the doors to the largest group of first-time freshmen in our history,as our overall enrollment grew to more than 7,000 students. As our university has grown, we have maintained the close-knit campus culture prized by our students and our graduates since the university’s founding. Students are drawn here by our outstanding academic programs, many of which are closely tied to regional needs and the unique geography of the Central Coast. Our campus is adjacent to one of the world’s most productive agriculture regions and some of its most attractive tourist destinations. The Pacific Ocean at our back door provides abundant recreational opportunities, as well as a site for innovative research that reflects our campus’s focus on environmental stewardship and sustainability.