Monterey Bay Academy (MBA)

  • Founded: 1949
  • Address: 783 San Andreas Road - California, United States (Map)
  • Tel: Show Number
  • Average Tuition Annual Fees: (USD) 13,700 - 20,400

Domestic Tuition

Ten-month Installment Plan

The first installment (#1) is due by August 1. The remaining nine payments (#2 through #10) are due on the tenth of each month, starting September 10 and ending May 10.

Installments are as follows (Registration fees are not included):

  • Boarding — Includes Room and Board — $2,040 (SDA Members = $1,780)
  • Hybrid — $1,810 (SDA Members = $1,550)
  • Day — $1,370 (SDA Members = $1,140) Includes lunch Monday through Friday.

Financial gifts and offerings to MBA from Seventh-day Adventist church members allow for the children of Seventh-day Adventist families to receive a lower tuition rate.

Registration Fees

Registration fees are due upon acceptance and guarantee your spot at MBA. Only after the registration fee is paid can you schedule classes and book a room in the dorm. The entrance fee is non-refundable, except as noted.

  • Student Accident Insurance — $210
  • ASB Dues — $55
  • Cypress Bouth Yearbook — $100
  • Library Dues — $35
  • Class Dues — $50
  • Technology Fee — $230
  • Girls or Boys Club Dues — $20
  • Book Rentals and Consumables — $350
    • Boarding Students Only: Room and Key Deposit (refundable) — $150
    • Boarding Students Only: Laundry Facility Fee — $100

Total Registration Fees:

  • Boarding — $1,300
  • Hybrid — $1,050
  • Day — $1,050

The rates on this page do not include varsity fees and uniforms, music uniforms, trip fees, drama fees, classroom lab fees, etc.

Program Fees

If a student takes these classes or is involved with these groups, there are additional fees. These costs are estimated amounts and are subject to change.

Drama Fees

  • Accessories, Jacket, and Two Shirts — $100
  • Tour or Mini Tours — $150

Music Fees

  • Westwinds/Oceanaires Big Tour — amount to be determined
  • Uniform — $65 for women and $100 for men. Rentals are available for a discounted price.
  • Private Lessons — Lessons cost $30 to $45 per lesson. Monthly $120 to $180.
  • Instrumental Rental for Band and Westwinds — $50 deposit, $25 refundable at the end of the year upon return.

Aviation Fees

  • Aviation Ground School — To be determined.
  • Flight Lessons — To be determined by Flight Instructor.

Varsity Sports Fees

  • Football — $160 with uniform or $110 without uniform.
  • Volleyball — $185 for men and $235 for women.
  • Basketball — $210.
  • Soccer — $70 or $130 for town league.
  • Softball — $135.
  • Optional Jacket — $65.

MBA Spiritwear

Items are available at actual cost.

Room And Board Fees

  • Meals — Weekday lunch is included in tuition. Additional meals may be purchased.
  • Lost Keys — Actual Cost.
  • Damage to dorm rooms — Actual Cost.

Trip Fees

  • Mission Trip or Sightseeing Trips — to be paid separately from tuition.
  • MBA Bus Airport Transportation — $30 round-trip if student signs up on time. Bus transportation is included in tuition for international students.

Graduation Fee

Graduation Fee — $350

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