California State University - San Marcos

#875 in Best Colleges in America

SAN MARCOS, CA · 4 Year ·

3.7

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333 S TWIN OAKS VALLEY RD SAN MARCOS, CA 92096

Hispanic-Serving Institution
Public College
SAT/ACT Optional
Some Online Degrees

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Rankings Majors Admissions Costs Students

Rankings

26 in Best Colleges in America

Best Hispanic-Serving Institutions in America 153 of 405
Best College Campuses in America 188 of 1,387
Best Value Colleges in America 200 of 1,482

Academics

Overall Grade

B minus

Academics

A minus

Value

A minus

Diversity

A minus

Campus

B minus

Athletics

B minus

Party Scene

B minus

Professors

B+

Location

B+

Dorms

Campus Food

B+

Student Life

A minus

Safety

Popular Majors

#1Business

610 Graduates

#2Psychology

327 Graduates

#3Nursing

294 Graduates

#4Sociology

268 Graduates

#5Criminology

266 Graduates

#6Communications

231 Graduates

#7Human Development

223 Graduates

#8Biology

183 Graduates

#9Liberal Arts and Humanities

178 Graduates

#10Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

173 Graduates

Admissions

93%

Acceptance Rate

Application Website

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Application Deadline

November 30

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

Costs

$14,296

Annual Cost

Average Total Aid Awarded

$9,298

Students Receiving Financial Aid

77%

National Average Cost

$15,523

After College

$47,300

Median Earnings

Graduation Rate

59%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

91%

National Average Earnings

$33,028

Students

12,123

Full-Time Enrollment

Full-Time Enrollment

12,123 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

2,840

Undergrads Over 25

20%

Pell Grant

48%

Varsity Athletes

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus

Student Faculty Ratio

24:1

Evening Degree Programs

Athletic Conference

California Collegiate Athletic Association

Athletic Division

NCAA Division II (without football)