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California State University-San Marcos

California State University-San Marcos is a large, public institution located in San Marcos, ca. Founded in 1989, California State University-San Marcos offers undergraduate degrees in 84 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Public
Division 2
14,246 undergraduates
cost $7,734 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into California State University-San Marcos? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 95.7%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.34
Application fee $70
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! California State University-San Marcos is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 21:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
21 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Computer Science and Information Technology
Education and Teaching

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Sociology
Criminology
Communication and Media Studies
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $7,734
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,152
Books & supplies $1,018
Other expenses $3,714
Cost of attendance* $26,618
Average financial aid package $13,022
Estimated cost $13,596 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $19,614
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,152
Books & supplies $1,018
Other expenses $3,714
Cost of attendance* $38,498
Average financial aid package $13,022
Estimated cost $25,476 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? California State University-San Marcos has a total undergraduate enrollment of 14,246, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.

Total enrollment

15,431

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
26%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
50%
Asian %
10%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
6%
Unknown %
4%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At California State University-San Marcos, students love their Minecraft Club, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 333 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92096
phone 7607504000
address www.csusm.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Minecraft club

Pre-health society

Anime & gaming club

Psychology student organization

Marketing society

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about California State University-San Marcos to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is California State University-San Marcos?

California State University-San Marcos is located in San Marcos, ca.

What is the acceptance rate at California State University-San Marcos? 

The acceptance rate for California State University-San Marcos is 96%.

What’s the average GPA for California State University-San Marcos?

The average high school GPA for California State University-San Marcos students was 3.34.

How much does it cost for 4 years at California State University-San Marcos?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at California State University-San Marcos including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $106,472.

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