California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) is a public university founded in 1994 on the former Fort Ord military base near Seaside, California. A Hispanic-Serving Institution, it excels in marine science, environmental studies, and hands-on learning near Monterey Bay. Highlights include small classes, coastal research opportunities, NCAA Division II Otters athletics, and a focus on social mobility.

State

California

Student Population

6,300

Acceptance Rate

93%

GPA Range

3.0-3.6

SAT Range

980-1150

Common Majors

Business administration, psychology, computer science, kinesiology, biology

"CSUMB's inclusive Otter culture thrives on our coastal campus with ocean breezes and research labs. Off-campus, Monterey Aquarium, Big Sur hikes, and Silicon Valley internships excite; students love small classes, supportive profs, beach volleyball, sustainability projects, and tight-knit community by the sea."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$7,218 (in-state), $19,098 (out-of-state)

Conference

California Collegiate Athletic Association

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

73-74

Men's Team Notes

CSU Monterey Bay men’s golf posts team totals in the high‑280s over 18 holes, with several players carding in the 70s and multiple low‑round scores in the 60s. The team consistently ranks near the top of its conference‑level events and shows strong depth and counting‑round consistency across the season.

Women's Team Notes

CSU Monterey Bay women’s golf typically scores in the high‑280s to low‑290s over 54 holes, with several players posting in the 70s and occasional rounds in the 60s. The team regularly finishes in the upper tier of multi‑round events, highlighted by strong low‑round efforts and improving depth.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Jason Owen

Women's Coach

Jim Ragan

Men's Email

jowen@csumb.edu

Women's Email

jiragan@csumb.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Jason Owen has led CSU Monterey Bay men's golf since 2008, securing the 2011 NCAA DII National Championship in his third season plus six straight tournament wins that year. A 10+ year program builder, Owen guided Otters to seven Super Regionals and five National Championships through 2018, maintaining elite national rankings via CCAA dominance and elite West Region performance.

Women's Coach Bio

Jim Ragan heads CSU Monterey Bay women's golf since December 2018, bringing 21 years of elite D1 experience from Texas (assistant), Vanderbilt, Oklahoma (head coach 2000-09), and UC San Diego. A PGA member since 1992 with Titleist Performance Institute certifications, Ragan develops Otters through CCAA schedules targeting championships at venues like Pueblo and Stockton while emphasizing biomechanics and fitness.