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California State University-San Marcos

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California State University-San Marcos is a public institution located in San Marcos, CA. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

California State University-San Marcos Rankings

California State University-San Marcos appears in the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking Rank Among
Overall Quality #36 of 469 State — California
Overall Quality #46 of 667 Region — Far Western

Where Is California State University-San Marcos?

Location of California State University-San Marcos

Get in touch with California State University-San Marcos can be found below.

Contact Details
Address: 333 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92096-0001
Phone: 7607504000
Website: www.csusm.edu/
Admissions: www.csusm.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid: www.csusm.edu/finaid/

How Do I Get Into California State University-San Marcos?

You can apply to California State University-San Marcos online at: https://www.calstate.edu/apply

California State University-San Marcos is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for California State University-San Marcos

Here’s what California State University-San Marcos requires for admission:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Required
Secondary School GPA Required
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into California State University-San Marcos?

California State University-San Marcos maintains an acceptance rate of 95%, which makes it highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 14% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at California State University-San Marcos are broken out by gender below.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 7,595 7,198 95%
Women 12,126 11,557 95%

Can I Afford California State University-San Marcos?

The average net price after aid at California State University-San Marcos is $10,550. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $6,084
In-State Fees $1,998
Out-of-State Tuition $18,684
Out-of-State Fees $1,998
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $8,082
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $20,682

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 18% of students at California State University-San Marcos receive some form of financial aid (2,500 students).

About 63% of students at California State University-San Marcos receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $11,025 per student.

43% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,528.

Student Loan Debt

28% of California State University-San Marcos undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,540 per year.

California State University-San Marcos Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,304 students enrolled at California State University-San Marcos. California State University-San Marcos is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 14,174 undergraduate students at California State University-San Marcos, approximately 42% are male and 58% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at California State University-San Marcos

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of California State University-San Marcos undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of California State University-San Marcos Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 1,318
Black or African American 566
Hispanic 7,271
White 3,430
American Indian/Alaska Native 42
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 42
Two or More Races 892
Non-Resident 127

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at California State University-San Marcos break down as follows.

Top 5 Home States of California State University-San Marcos Students
State First-Time UG Students
California 2,545
Colorado 8
Hawaii 5
Arizona 4
Oregon 4

Additionally, approximately 0.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

California State University-San Marcos Graduate Student Diversity

1,185 of California State University-San Marcos’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at California State University-San Marcos, approximately 29% are male and 71% are female.

Graduate Gender Diversity at California State University-San Marcos

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of California State University-San Marcos graduate students is as follows.

Graduate Racial-Ethnic Diversity at California State University-San Marcos
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 84
Black or African American 47
Hispanic 530
White 394
American Indian/Alaska Native 2
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 2
Two or More Races 52
Non-Resident 31

Online Learning at California State University-San Marcos

California State University-San Marcos provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

6,055 undergraduate students at California State University-San Marcos took at least one online class — of those, 713 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 296 students took at least one online class and 335 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at California State University-San Marcos

The following teaching programs are offered at California State University-San Marcos, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program Bachelor’s Master’s Doctorate Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods 91 91
Education, General 22 22
Curriculum and Instruction 19 19
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas 18 18
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education 16 16
Special Education and Teaching 4 4

Academic Programs at California State University-San Marcos

California State University-San Marcos offers 24 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

California State University-San Marcos has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Yes
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

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