California State University-San Marcos

San Marcos, CA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb

C-

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About California State University-San Marcos

California State University-San Marcos is a mid-sized, public institution in San Marcos, CA, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 14,877 students. The acceptance rate is 95%. 55% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $62,908.

95%

Acceptance

$10,229

Net price

14,877

Enrollment

55%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

95%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$10,229

Average net price

$8,082

In-state tuition

$20,682

Out-of-state tuition

$14,152

Room & board

$1,061

Books & supplies

$21,649

Total cost of attendance

43%

Students receiving Pell grants

28%

Students with federal loans

$17,350

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$6,230

$30–48K

$7,240

$48–75K

$8,928

$75–110K

$12,525

$110K+

$18,734

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business17.8%

Social Sciences17.1%

Health & Nursing10.3%

Psychology9.0%

Parks & Recreation7.1%

Biology6.5%

Computer Science5.0%

Humanities4.8%

Communications4.0%

Visual & Performing Arts3.0%

After Graduation

$62,908

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$48,673

Median earnings (6 yrs)

55%

Graduation rate

79%

Retention rate

81%

Earn more than a HS grad

$8,419

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

14,877

Total enrollment

16%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

48%

First-generation

Gender balance

57% women

43% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic

52%

White

24%

Asian

Two or more races

Black

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

American Indian / Alaska Native

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