Seaside, CA · Public university · Suburb (mid)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $7,323 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $19,203 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $16,262 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,152 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $20,441 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $11,649 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $8,792 less than the sticker price — about 43% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-I |
| Men’s varsity sports (5) | Baseball (64), Soccer (30), Track & Field (27), Basketball (16), Golf (11) |
| Women’s varsity sports (7) | Softball (36), Soccer (34), Track & Field (34), Water Polo (25), Volleyball (18), Basketball (15), Golf (6) |
| Softball conference | CCAA |
| Head softball coach | Emily Montanez |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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