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California State University: San Marcos campus

🇺🇸 USA · California

California State University: San Marcos

  • Public
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
95.1%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹19,42,701Out-of-state
Students
14,877Undergraduates
Students per teacher
24Student to faculty

Admissions planning estimate

95.1% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 60.1%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 95.7%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 95.7% (16,765/17,519; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

95 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 19,721
Offered a place 18,755
Enrolled 2,624

14% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite880-1070
4001600
ACT composite18-23
136

What a year costs

₹33,71,689 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹19,42,701
  • Housing₹13,29,326
  • Books & supplies₹99,662
Sticker price ₹33,71,689
After aid (average) ₹9,60,830

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹7,59,158
Out-of-state ₹19,42,701

Average aid awarded: ₹11,04,077 a year.

Outcomes and support

78.6%
Retention
54.6%
Graduation
61%
Get financial aid
2%
From out of state

One teacher for every 24 students

Larger classes; seek out small seminars.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

Hispanic 51.5%
White 24.3%
Asian 9.3%
Multiracial 6.3%
African American 4%
Unknown 3%
Pacific Islander 0.3%
Native American 0.3%

4 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Post-master's certificate

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Biotechnologybachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciencesbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Communication Disorders Sciences and Servicesbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Computer Systems Analysisbachelor
Criminologybachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biologybachelor
Economicsbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fire Protectionbachelor
Geography and Cartographybachelor
Historybachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesbachelor
International Businessbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
International/Globalization Studiesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Physicsbachelor
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciencesbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Visual and Performing Arts, Generalbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate95.1%
Total Applicants19721
Admitted Applicants18755
Enrolled Applicants2624
Application Fee₹6,575
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %880
SAT Composite 75th %1070
ACT Composite 25th %18
ACT Composite 75th %23

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹7,59,158
Out-of-State Tuition₹19,42,701
Average Housing Cost₹13,29,326
Books & Supplies₹99,662
Average Net Price₹9,60,830
Students Receiving Aid61%
Average Aid Awarded₹11,04,077
Out-of-State Students2%

Student Body Diversity

African American4.02%
Asian9.31%
Hispanic51.54%
White24.33%
Multiracial6.33%
Native American0.3%
Pacific Islander0.31%
International0.82%
Unknown Race3.04%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate54.56%
Retention Rate78.64%
Student/Faculty Ratio24:1
Total Undergraduates14877

Contact

Street Address333 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd
ZIP Code92096
Phone(760) 750-4848
Websitehttps://www.calstate.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/