California State University-San Marcos

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California State University-San Marcos is a public institution located in San Marcos, CA. The... school has approximately 15016 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $47,276. The average age of students entering California State University-San Marcos is 24. The most popular programs at the California State University-San Marcos are: Social Sciences (18%), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (16%), Health Professions And Related Programs (10%), Psychology (8%) and Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences (8%).


Tuition & Fees
$19,592.00
Admissions Rate
79%
Average Debt at Graduation
$17,818.00
Average SAT Score
1039

Below is what you can expect to pay if you are attending the California State University-San Marcos.

Tuition & Fees
$19,592.00
Books, Supplies, & Living Expenses
$2,939.00
Total Expected Costs
$22,531.00

Average Cost for Students on Financial Aid
$13,218.00
Cost for Students on Financial Aid by Family Income

Depending on the fedaral, state, or institutional grant aid available, students in your income bracket may pay more or less than the overall average costs.

Family Income Average Cost
$0 - $30,000 $9,397.00
$30,001 - $48,000 $10,348.00
$48,001 - $75,000 $14,309.00
$75,001 - $110,000 $18,439.00
$110,000 + $21,551.00

Below is a detailed breakdown of the student body at the California State University-San Marcos.

15,016 Undergraduate Students

Male Students: 39%

Female Students: 61%

82% Full Time / 18% Part Time

Average Age of Entry : 24

Low Income Students: 47%


Race / Ethnicity

The test scores below show the average of all students that have been accepted at the California State University-San Marcos.

SAT Scores
ACT Scores

The average student can expect to graduate from the California State University-San Marcos with the amount of debt stated below.

Average Debt at Graduation
$17,818.00
Students Receiving Federal Loans
33%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$184.92

The graduation rate at the California State University-San Marcos is displayed as a percentage of students admitted.

Graduation Rate
57%
Students who Return after their First Year
84%

Below is a list of the degree programs that are offered at the California State University-San Marcos.

Bachelor Degrees
  • Natural Resources and Conservation
  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Education

Most Popular Programs
  • Social Sciences (18%)
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (16%)
  • Health Professions And Related Programs (10%)
  • Psychology (8%)
  • Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences (8%)