California State University-San Marcos
California State at a Glance
Public
School Type
4+ years
Typical Program Length
Suburb: Large
Campus Setting
16,255
Students Enrolled
25:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
57%
Graduation Rate
Cost of Attending California State
$7,739
Avg Tuition
$5,606
Average Loan
$18,662
High Net Cost
Tuition History
Net price ranges from $6,625 to $18,662 depending on aid.
| Category | Tuition Trends |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $7,712 |
| 2022 | $7,727 |
| 2023 | $7,733 |
| 2024 | $7,739 |
Popular Academic Programs
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Psychology - General Studies
- Sociology
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN)
- Criminology
- Biology - General Studies
- Communication and Media Studies
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness
- Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Computer Science
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
- Visual and Performing Arts - General Studies
- English Language and Literature
- History
Awards Conferred
| Category | Awards Conferred |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 6,936 |
| Master's Degree | 946 |
| Post-Bach Certificate | 4 |
California State Financial Outcomes
Percent of New Students with Loans
28%
Students have loans
Other Academic Services
- Accepts Military Training Credits
- Recognized Student Veteran organization
- Accepts Credit for Life Experiences
- Accepts Advanced Placement (AP) Credits
- Study Abroad Programs
- Weekend and Evening Classes
- Academic and Career Counseling Services
- Employment Services for Students
- Placement Services for Graduating Students
- Day Care Services
- Physical Library Facilities
- Library Collection - Printed Materials
- Digital Library Resources
- Trained Library Staff
Comparison with Peers
Tuition
Grad Rate
Loan %
California State University-San Marcos
$7,739
57.0%
28.0%
Universities with Large Masters Programs
$23,073
53.1%
54.6%
Public
$6,795
44.9%
26.3%
Almost Exclusively Undergraduate Programs
$23,764
52.1%
56.8%
California
$18,750
55.8%
42.3%
Similar Schools
Nearby Schools
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Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos (0.4 mi)
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University of St Augustine for Health Sciences (1.5 mi)
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Palomar Institute of Cosmetology (1.8 mi)
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Palomar College (2.0 mi)
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University of Saint Katherine (2.6 mi)
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Escondido Adult School (4.1 mi)