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General Information About California State University-San Marcos California State University San Marcos focuses on the student as an active participant in the learning process. Students work closely with a faculty whose commitment to sustained excellence in teaching, research, and community partnership enhances student learning. The university offers rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs distinguished by exemplary teaching, innovative curricula, and the application of new technologies. CSUSM provides a range of services that respond to the needs of a student body with diverse backgrounds, expanding student access to an excellent and affordable education. As a public university, CSUSM grounds its mission in the public trust, alignment with regional needs, and sustained enrichment of the intellectual, civic, economic, and cultural life of our region and state.
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics.Institution Type - 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities - ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
- Teacher certification
- Distance learning opportunities
- Study abroad
Student Services - Remedial services
- Academic/career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
- On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted - Dual credit
- Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation - Not applicable
Federal Aid - Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered - Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
Campus Setting - City: Small
Disability Services Student - 3% or Less
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Admission Total Applicants 9,663 Percent Admitted 73% Men Admitted 71% Women Admitted 75% Full Time Retention Rate 76% -
Submitted ACT & SAT Scores
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25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Critical Reading 430 530 Math 440 540 -
25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Composite 18 22 English 16 22 Math 17 23
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Tuition & Fees 09-10 Tuition & Fees $4,650 Room & Board Charge $8,000 Books & Supplies Cost $1,639 Dorm Capacity 623 -
Total Financial Aid Amounts Issued Pell Grants $6,004,975 Other Federal Grants $452,216 Scholarships & Fellowships $17,349,193 Discount Applied to Tuition/Fee $5,558,013 Average Grant Dollars Issued $3,942,511 Avg. Scholarship and Fellowships $8,674,597 -
Student Demographics Total Enrolled 9,828 Native American 91 Asian 1,052 African American 302 Hispanic 2,245 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 6,657 Enrolled FullTime Graduates 389
