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California State University-San Marcos

csusm.edu

San Marcos, CA

4-year

public

Overview

California State University-San Marcos is a public 4-year college located in San Marcos, California. There are currently 13,844 undergraduates at CSUSM and the school’s acceptance rate is 95%. The tuition at CSUSM is $7,733 for in-state students and $19,613 for out-of-state.

California State University-San Marcos

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

13,844

Pell Grant 45%

Undergrad Students Over 25 20%

Part-Time Undergrad Students 20%

Percent Male / Female 40% / 60%

Ethnic Diversity at CSUSM

51% Hispanic

25% White

10% Asian / Pacific Islander

6% Multiracial

4% Black

3% Unknown

1% International / Non-Citizen

Academics Snapshot

Student/Faculty Ratio

23:1

Graduation Rate

57%

Popular Majors

Percent of Students

Social Sciences

19%

19% of graduates

Business, Management, & Marketing

15%

15% of graduates

Health Professions & Related Programs

11%

11% of graduates

Psychology

9%

9% of graduates

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

7%

7% of graduates

Communications & Journalism

6%

6% of graduates

Family & Consumer Sciences

5%

5% of graduates

Liberal Arts & Humanities

5%

5% of graduates

Computer & Information Sciences

4%

4% of graduates

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies

4%

4% of graduates

Education

3%

3% of graduates

Visual & Performing Arts

2%

2% of graduates

History

2%

2% of graduates

English Language & Literature

2%

2% of graduates

Natural Resources & Conservation

1%

1% of graduates

Engineering

1%

1% of graduates

Mathematics

1%

1% of graduates

Physical Sciences

1%

1% of graduates

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting & Related Protective Services

1%

1% of graduates

Languages & Literatures

1%

1% of graduates

Admissions Snapshot

95%

Admission Rate

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Scholarships & Financial Aid Snapshot

$25,507

Sticker Price

$26,613

Average Annual Aid

$10,774

Average Annual Cost

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Student Outcomes Snapshot

Graduate Income

$62,908

Median Debt $17,350

Debt 10 years after graduation $184

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Data Sources

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Student Body

Ethnic Diversity at CSUSM

Academics Snapshot

Admissions Snapshot

Scholarships & Financial Aid Snapshot

Student Outcomes Snapshot

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