California State University-San Marcos

At a glance

Admission rate

95%

Undergraduates

14,877

Setting

Suburb: Large

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Test policy

Test blind Scores aren't considered, even if sent.

IPEDS (Fall 2024 admissions, reported 2024-25): Test scores not considered for admission, even if submitted. Policies change; confirm on the school's admissions website.

Policy source: nces.ed.gov

Admissions

Phone

(760) 750-4000

Cost

Tuition, in-state

$8,454per year

Tuition, out-of-state

$21,774per year

Average net price

$10,939What students who get federal aid pay on average after grants and scholarships, per year.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Outcomes

Graduation rate

55%

First-year retention

79%

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$67,217

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Degrees and programs

Degree levels: bachelor, post-baccalaureate certificate, master, doctoral, graduate certificate

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Data by Field of Study