California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) is a public university of about 8,000 students located on the former Fort Ord military base near the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Founded in 1994, CSUMB emphasizes service learning, sustainability, and social justice. The campus is uniquely designed with repurposed military buildings and is known for its marine science, business, and liberal studies programs, as well as its stunning natural surroundings.
