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California State University, San Marcos
San Marcos,
CA
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate94%
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About CSU San Marcos
California State University, San Marcos is a public, state university in the suburb of San Marcos, California. CSU San Marcos was founded in 1990. The college currently enrolls around 13,469 students per year, including 12,917 undergrad students.
CSU San Marcos Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into CSU San Marcos. The acceptance rate at CSU San Marcos is 94%. In 2022, 14,064 out of 15,000 total applicants were accepted.
| California State University, San Marcos Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 94% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.4 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
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California State University, San Marcos is located in the town of San Marcos, California, near San Diego.
If you want to see CSU San Marcos for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Highway 78 & I-5 to San Marcos, or book a flight to the nearest airport, San Diego International Airport.
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College Info
CSU San Marcos Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Not available
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to CSU San Marcos is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
CSU San Marcos SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
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Reading SAT Range
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CSU San Marcos Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$21,886
In State$31,390
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$5,742
$15,246
Fees
$1,992
$1,992
Housing
$14,152
$14,152
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at CSU San Marcos is like? There are approximately 13,469 students enrolled at CSU San Marcos, including 12,917 undergraduate students and 552 graduate students. 81% percent of students attend school full-time, 98% percent are from CA and 2% percent of students are from other states.
81%
Full Time19%
Part Time98%
In State2%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
13,469
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
94%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Unknown
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