California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA
Overview
California State University-San Marcos is a public institution located in San Marcos, CA. It has a total enrollment of 16,237 students.
14,977
Undergrads1,260
Grad Students95.1%
Acceptance68.0%
Grad RateAcademics
24.0 : 1
Student-Faculty Ratio79.0%
Retention Rate (Full-Time)68.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate43.0%
4-Year Graduation Rate14,977
Undergraduate Enrollment1,260
Graduate EnrollmentAdmissions
95.1%
Acceptance Rate3.30
Average GPATest Required
Test Policy$70
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Financial Aid & Costs
$22,312
Tuition + Room & Board + Books (before financial aid)Cost Breakdown
Tuition (In-State)
$5,742
Room & Board
$15,426
Books & Supplies
$1,144
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,622
Financial Aid
71%
Receiving Aid46%
Pell Grant Recipients$11,123
Avg Grant (recipients)$5,995
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Campus Life
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Yes
Housing Capacity
1,954 beds
Housing Guarantee
Data not available
Dining
Meal Plan Available
No
Meal Plan Type
Data not available
Athletics
Quick Facts
Type
Public
Undergraduate Enrollment
14,977
Acceptance Rate
95%
Graduation Rate
68%
In-State Cost
$21,168
Out-of-State Cost
$33,048
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San Marcos, CA 92096-0001
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