California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA
California State University-San Marcos is a public university located in San Marcos, CA, serving approximately 14,174 students. It has an acceptance rate of 96%.
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Tuition
$7,739
Acceptance
95.7%
Students
15,359
Type
University
Setting
Suburban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$7,739
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,619
Avg On-Campus Living
$14,152
Avg Off-Campus Living
$20,254
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.6×Graduates earn about 3.6× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
54%
Freshman Retention
75%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
95.7%
SAT range
786 - 999
ACT range
14 - 24
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
15,359
Undergrads
14,174
Campus Setting
Suburban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
141
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
39
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.28
Property Rate / 1,000
1.27
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
San Marcos
Violent Rate / 100k
283
Property Rate / 100k
1,887
Location
Institution does not report this
San Marcos, CA 92096