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California State University-San Marcos

Public, 4-year

333 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92096-0001

(760) 750-4000

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Quick Facts

14,174

Total Enrollment

96%

Acceptance Rate

54%

Graduation Rate

$48,673

Median Earnings (6yr)

$7,739

In-State Tuition

$10,550

Avg Net Price

21:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

About California State University-San Marcos

Institution Details

Type Public, 4-year
Classification Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Size 10,000 - 19,999
Accreditation Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
Primary Degree Bachelor's
Highest Degree Graduate

Location

Address 333 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd
City San Marcos, CA
ZIP Code 92096-0001
County San Diego County

Special Designations

Hispanic-Serving Institution Asian American/Pacific Islander Serving

President/Chief Administrator: Ellen Neufeldt (President)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Social Sciences 20%
Business 14%
Health Professions 10%
Psychology 9%
Biology 7%
Communication 6%
Liberal Arts 5%
Computer Science 4%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: Yes

Admissions

Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment 14,174

Student Demographics

Female 58%
Male 42%

Race/Ethnicity

White 24.9%
Black 3.8%
Hispanic 51.2%
Asian 9.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Races 6.0%
Non-Resident Alien 0.8%
Unknown 2.9%

Student Characteristics

Age 25 and Older 17.8%
Part-Time Students 16.6%

Tuition & Financial Aid

$7,739

In-State Tuition

$19,619

Out-of-State Tuition

$21,144

Total Cost of Attendance

$10,550

Avg. Net Price

Financial Aid Statistics

Students Receiving Pell Grants 44%
Students with Federal Loans 30%
Students Receiving Any Aid 44%

Student Debt & Repayment

Median Debt at Graduation $17,350
Median Total Debt $13,500
90th Percentile Debt $31,000
3-Year Repayment Rate 67%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:

$0 - $30,000 $6,812
$30,001 - $48,000 $7,246
$48,001 - $75,000 $9,980
$75,001 - $110,000 $13,773
$110,001+ $19,772

Earnings After Graduation

Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:

$48,673

6 Years After

$57,040

8 Years After

$62,908

10 Years After

Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):

25th percentile: $30,166  |  75th percentile: $71,559

Earnings by Family Income Background

$46,945

Low Income

$47,900

Middle Income

$53,492

High Income

Student Outcomes

75%

Full-Time Retention

49%

Part-Time Retention

54%

Graduation Rate

Institutional Resources

21:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

$10,830

Avg. Faculty Salary

(monthly)

$8,479

Instructional Expenditure

(per student)

Contact Information

Phone: (760) 750-4000

Website: Visit Site

Admissions: Apply Now

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