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USD 17859

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 70

Application Fee

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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61

TOEFL

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55%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Liberal Studies (LS) B.A. program is designed for students who desire to become elementary or special education teachers. There are different pathways to choose from, depending on your interests:

LS BA Traditional Pathway - This pathway is for the Liberal Studies BA degree only. Upon graduation, students on this pathway may pursue a credential at CSUMB or another institution.

Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 35 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    6 IELTS Score
    61 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    45 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    95 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    17859

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 70

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    17000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
    (USD)

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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

    Check program website for more information about funding options.

    Scholarships

    Type of Scholarship

    • International Student Scholarship

    Scholarship Information

    International Student Scholarship: California State University Monterey Bay provides international scholarships for high-achieving students. International scholarships are designed to help cover the non-resident portion of tuition. The International Students Scholarship is open and available to all who are interested to apply, regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.

    • Must be a degree-seeking international student at CSUMB.
    • Complete the General Financial Aid Application.
    • Submit a general scholarship application essay.
    • Upload unofficial transcripts.
    • Clearly describe financial need in the application.
    • An automatic email will be sent to your primary email address upon submitting your scholarship application. The Financial Aid Office will notify all scholarship winners via CSUMB email. Students who are not selected for a CSUMB Scholarship will also be notified via CSUMB email as soon as time permits.

    Amount/ Range

    • International Student Scholarship: Varies annually, intended to cover the non-resident portion of tuition.CSUMB International Programs does not endorse any specific external scholarship program.

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