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California State University - San Marcos
  • 4 Year
  • SAN MARCOS, CA
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California State University - San Marcos

#626 in Best Colleges in America
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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      B minus
    2. Value
      A minus
    3. Diversity
      A minus
    4. Campus
      A minus
    5. Athletics
      B minus
    6. Party Scene
      B minus
    7. Professors
      B minus
    8. Location
      B+
    9. Dorms
      B+
    10. Campus Food
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    11. Student Life
      B+
    12. Safety
      A minus
    Cal State San Marcos is an above-average public university located in San Marcos, California in the San Diego Area. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 12,381 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Cal State San Marcos acceptance rate is 79%. Popular majors include Business, Psychology, and Nursing. Graduating 57% of students, Cal State San Marcos alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $37,800.
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    333 S TWIN OAKS VALLEY RD
    SAN MARCOS, CA 92096
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    The California State University
    About Cal State San Marcos...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    California Collegiate Athletic Association
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    CSUSM Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    79%
    Application Deadline
    December 15
    SAT Range
    950-1130
    ACT Range
    17-22
    Application Fee
    $70
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Application Website
    www2.calstate.edu/apply

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $12,933 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $9,192 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    83%
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    Academics

    Professors
    B minus
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    25:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Business
      610 Graduates
    • Psychology
      327 Graduates
    • Nursing
      294 Graduates
    • Sociology
      268 Graduates
    • Criminology
      266 Graduates
    • Communications
      231 Graduates
    • Human Development
      223 Graduates
    • Biology
      183 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      178 Graduates
    • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
      173 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      1%
    • On Campus
      0%
    • Online
      99%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    12,381 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    2,659
    Undergrads Over 25
    21%
    Pell Grant
    51%
    Varsity Athletes
    2%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $47,300 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    57%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    91%
    National
    83%
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