California State University-San Marcos
California State University-San Marcos is a public 4-year institution in San Marcos, CA. It enrolls about 15,431 students and admits roughly 96% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | San Marcos, CA 92096 |
| County | San Diego County |
| Enrollment | 15,431 |
| Acceptance rate | 96% |
| Applicants / admitted | 17,519 / 16,765 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $7,734 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $19,614 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 54% |
| Transfer-out rate | 4% |
| Full-time retention rate | 75% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $10,500 |
| Campus setting | Suburb: Large |
| Size category | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| Website | www.csusm.edu/ |
| Phone | 7607504000 |
Admissions
About 17,519 students applied and 16,765 were admitted. Of those admitted, 2,625 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $7,734 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $19,614. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $10,500 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $6,812 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $7,246 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $9,980 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $13,773 |
| Over $110,000 | $19,772 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 2,405 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 54% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
California State University-San Marcos is in San Marcos, CA, San Diego County. Its coordinates are 33.1306, -117.1590.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at California State University-San Marcos?
About 96% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 17,519 applicants.
How much does California State University-San Marcos cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $7,734 for in-state students and $19,614 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend California State University-San Marcos?
About 15,431 students are enrolled.