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California State University-Monterey Bay Women's Water Polo

Welcome to the California State University-Monterey Bay women's water polo recruiting profile. The program competes in NCAA Division II (D2) in the Western Water Polo Association Women from Seaside, California. Led by head coach Emily Schmit, California State University-Monterey Bay pairs a 97% acceptance rate with a 59% graduation rate and a $14,493 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
25
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division II (D2)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Western Water Polo Association Women
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
suburban
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
7,706
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
97%
State
California
City
Seaside
Address
100 Campus Center
Staff
Emily Schmit
Head Coach - Women's Water Polo
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Morgan Tucker
Assistant Coach - Women's Water Polo / Aquatics Center Coordinator
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D

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 17% of D2 women's water polo programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
80%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
59%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$48,648
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$59,247
B

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 72% of D2 women's water polo programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$6,084
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$18,684
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$14,593
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$14,493
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$70
A

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 94% of D2 women's water polo programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$333,438
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$108,046
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (831) 582-3000

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