$7,648
$13,786
not including room and board
in-state out-of-state More Financial Details76%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 10,864 |
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| Declined | + 3,265 |
| Total Received | 14,129 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| University of California, Riverside | Riverside, CA |
| San Diego State University | San Diego, CA |
| University of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA |
| Pepperdine University | Malibu, CA |
| California State University, Long Beach | Long Beach, CA |
| University of California, San Diego | La Jolla, CA |
| University of Redlands | Redlands, CA |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
| University of California, Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA |
| California State University, Fullerton | Fullerton, CA |
| SAT | 5677 |
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| ACT | 0272 |
California State University--San Marcos, founded in 1989, is a public university. Its 302-acre campus is located in San Marcos.
| Public/private | Public |
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| Campus Enrollment | 13,887 |
| Established in | 1989 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by | • WASC (Western Assn. of Schools and Colleges) |
304-acre campus in San Marcos (population: 95,261).
California State University, San Marcos
333 Twin Oaks Valley Road
San Marcos, CA 92096-0001
| Application fee | $55 |
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| Common application accepted | no |
| Application deadline | November 30 |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Neither |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT or ACT Required |
76%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 10,864 |
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| Declined | + 3,265 |
| Total Received | 14,129 |
Standardized test scores
Geographical residence
Particular talent/ability
State residency
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Minority affiliation
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
Secondary school record
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Carol McAllister
Director of Admissions & Recruitment
P: 760 750-4848
F: 760 750-3248
apply@csusm.edu
| Tuition | $5,742 |
| Room & board | $13,228 |
| Additional fees | $1,906 |
| Books & supplies | $1,854 |
| Total | $22,730 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $10,594 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $12,136 |
43%
$10,594
Need-based
| Federal | $27,025,057 |
| State | $21,446,522 |
| Institutional | $15,644,386 |
| Other external | $1,173,952 |
| Total | $65,289,917 |
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Non-need-based
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| State | |
| Institutional | $23,637 |
| Other external | $154,768 |
| Total | $178,405 |
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69%
Transfer applicants accepted
52%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Not Required/Recommended |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Not Required/Recommended |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Not Required/Recommended |
| Essay or personal statement | Not Required/Recommended |
Minimum transfers must complete
30
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