Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Troy's yield is 11 pts higher than California State University-Monterey Bay's
Yield rate - 2
Troy admits 96% vs. 97% at California State University-Monterey Bay
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- California State University-Monterey BayOpen
- TroyOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 800–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 14–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- California State University-Monterey BayTest-blind
- TroyTest-optional
How they read a record
California State University-Monterey Bay
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
Troy
, GPA, and tests are all very important. 35% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher.
What they look at
| Factor | California State University-Monterey Bay | Troy |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;Troy University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;Troy University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Troy University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why