California State University, San Marcos
Location
333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, CA, 92096
(760) 750-4000
Admission
Acceptance Rate
19,721
Applied
18,755
Accepted
14,977
Enrolled
Application Deadline
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Freshmen | January 31 | N/A | N/A |
| Other early decision plan | N/A | November 1 | N/A |
| Transfer | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Majors
Major and Degrees
Costs
Annual costs for full-time undergraduate students for the most current academic year. Full-time costs are based on 24 credits per year. Tuition rates vary by:
- Academic program/major
- Campus/location
- Class time
- Class load
- Course level
- Student level
Tuition and Fees
$6,084
In-state
$16,164
Out-of-state
$14,152
Room & Board
Financial Aid
Financial aid can include grants, loans, scholarships, and work-study/jobs. Financial aid packages vary depending on your financial need. Most colleges determine financial need based on your FAFSA
$15,036
Avg. Financial Aid Package
$16,210
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
$4,804
Avg. Loan Aid
$10,832
Avg. Grant Aid
$11,008
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
73%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
24.31%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
14,977
Total students
1%
Out-of-state students
0.9%
International Students
14977
Student body size
Race/Ethnicity
Gender
42.4%
Male
57.6%
Female
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options | Co-ed housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 13 |
| % of students living on campus | No Reported |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student Services
Legal services
Personal/psychological counseling
Health clinic
Women's center
Student Organizations
Local fraternities
Greek sororities
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Late-night transport/escort services
Patrol student