Overview
With campus situated on a hilltop overlooking the surrounding community, California State University-San Marcos is a 4-year public institution in southern California and part of the Cal State system. CSUSM is home to colleges of Humanities, Business Administration, Education, and Science granting bachelor’s degrees in 43 academic majors. In addition to classroom space, CSU San Marcos hosts the Kellogg Library, one of the largest such facilities in the state. To help explore the surrounding area, CSUSM Outdoor Adventures sponsors day and weekend trips for activities such as hiking and camping.
Acceptance Rate:
96%
Average Net Price:
$13,399
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.3
Average ACT Composite
19
Average SAT Composite
1043
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $8,082 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $20,682 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $14,152 |
| Books and Supplies | $1061 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
46%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
44%
Average Aid Per Year
$10,247
44%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,609
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$5,344
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
68%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3087
47%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,609
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$100,759,432
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$1,384,231
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
30%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,995
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$169
Students receiving federal loans
29%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,896
Average Other Loans Per Year
$13,505
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
17519
Students Applied
50%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
2160
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | January 31 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | August 31 | |
| Other | June 30 |
Application Fee
$70
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
25%
Submitting ACT
94%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 19
Average SAT Composite: 1043
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.3
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
15,431
Total Number of Undergrads
14,246
0
100
19%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
59%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
21:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
42
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
40
Countries Represented
46
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
48%
Student Organizations
186
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
No
Housing
0
100
95%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
13%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Cougars
School Colors
blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
118
Total Female Athletes
137
Intramural Sports
8
Sports Club
12
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
California State University-San Marcos Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$51,100
Top 5 Cities
San Diego
Los Angeles
Orange
San Francisco
Seattle
Top 5 Employers
California State University-San Marcos
Palomar College
Sharp Healthcare
Scripps Health
Kaiser Permanente
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Operations
Sales
Business Development
Healthcare Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,500
Loan Default Rate
5%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$169
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