California State University-San Marcos

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	1,547
Student to faculty ratio	25 to 1
Acceptance rate	93%
Students retention rate	79%
On-time graduation rate	59%

Located in San Marcos, California, CSU San Marcos is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 93% indicates that CSU San Marcos is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

California State University-San Marcos is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

CSU San Marcos boasts an impressive student retention rate of 79% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

93.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,727

Cost of attendance at California State University-San Marcos in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$19,607

Cost of attendance at California State University-San Marcos in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 70 of freshman students at California State University-San Marcos received on average $9,298 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,298

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,016	48%	$5,081	$5,162,046
Other Federal Grant	1,020	48%	$5,123	$5,225,526
State Grant/Scholarships	1,323	62%	$2,360	$3,121,792
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,009	48%	$5,466	$5,515,656
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,491	70%	$9,298	$13,862,974

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of California State University-San Marcos students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of California State University-San Marcos students is 59.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 63.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 51.6%.

59.2%

asian 64.3% 164 students
African American 46.1% 30 students
white 65.5% 328 students
unknown 61.4% 43 students
hawaiian 100.0% 3 students
hispanic 56.9% 605 students
International Students 61.8% 21 students
Mixed Race 48.0% 61 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball California Collegiate Athletic Association
Basketball California Collegiate Athletic Association
Track and Cross Country California Collegiate Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

California State University-San Marcos provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

California State University-San Marcos offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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