California State University, San Marcos

California State University, San Marcos is one of the leading colleges in California with the acceptance rate of 67%. Deadlines for application are Regular - November 30 .

Admissions
Academics
Tuition & Aid
Student Body
Campus Life
Careers

Admissions

  • Overview

    • Applicants: 11,560
    • Average HS GPA: 3.27
    • Acceptance Rate: 67%
  • GPA Breakdown

    • 13% 3.75 - 3.99
    • 17% 3.50 - 3.74
    • 21% 3.25 - 3.49
    • 25% 3.00 - 3.24
    • 23% 2.50 - 2.99
    • 1% 2.00 - 2.49
  • SAT & ACT Test Scores

    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    420 - 520
    SAT Math 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    430 - 530
    ACT Composite Scores 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    N/A - N/A
  • Deadlines

    Regular
    November 30

Academics

  • Majors

    BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
    Biochemistry.
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
    BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Accounting.
    Finance, General.
    Management Information Systems and Services, Other.
    Management Information Systems, General.
    Management Science.
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
    ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
    American Literature (United States).
    HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Nursing, Other.
    Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
    HISTORY.
    History, General.
    HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
    Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
    LEISURE AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
    Art.
    Music.
    Theatre/Theater.
    MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
    Mathematics, General.
    PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
    Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
    PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
    Philosophy.
    PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
    Chemistry, General.
    Physics, General.
    PSYCHOLOGY.
    Psychology, General.
    SOCIAL SCIENCES.
    Anthropology.
    Criminology.
    Economics, General.
    Political Science and Government, General.
    Sociology.
    VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
    Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
    Visual and Performing Arts, General.
  • Degrees

    • Bachelor's
    • Master's
  • Prominent Alumni

    Joe Albertson
    Founder, Albertson's Supermarket chain
    Paul Smith
    Academy Award-winning composer/aranger for Disney
    Kris McDivitt
    Co-founder, Patagonia Outerwear
    Chris Farnsworth
    Author, The President's Vampire Series
    Dr. Mary Shorb
    Co-discoverer of vitamin B-12
    Pam Dunlap
    Exec VP, Philips Corporation
    C. L. "Butch" Otter
    Governor, State of Idaho

Tuition & Aid

  • Dates

    Notification Date
    Apr 15
  • Required Forms

    • FAFSA
  • Expenses per Academic Year

    Tuition
    $5472
    Required Fees
    $1792
    Average Cost for Books and Supplies
    $1764
    Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
    No
    Board for Commuters
    N/A
    Transportation for Commuters
    $862
    On-Campus Room and Board
    $13240
  • Available Aid

    Financial Aid Methodology
    Federal
    Scholarships and Grants Need-Based
    • Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
    • Need-Based Federal Pell
    • Need-Based Private Scholarships
    • Need-Based SEOG
    • Need-Based State Scholarships
    Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
    • College/university loans from institutional funds
    • Federal Perkins Loans
    Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
    • No
    Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
    Yes
    Direct Lender
    No
  • Financial Aid Rating

    • Financial Aid Rating 77/99

Student Body

  • Student Body Profile

    Total Undergraduate Enrollment
    12177
    Foreign Countries Represented
    N/A
  • Demographics

    • Asian 10.26%
    • African-American 3.36%
    • Hispanic 42.28%
    • Caucasian 30.19%
    • Male 39%
    • Female 61%
    • Аre out of state 1

Campus Life

  • Campus Life

    Undergrads living on campus
    80%
    Help finding off-campus housing
    Yes
    Quality of life rating 80/99
    First-Year Students living on campus
    N/A
    Campus Environment
    Suburban
    Fire safety rating
    60*
  • Special Needs Admissions

    College Entrance Tests Required
    Yes
    Interview Required
    No
  • Student Activities

    Registered Student Organizations
    70
    Number of Honor Societies
    5
    Number of Social Sororities
    2
  • Sports

    Athletic Division
    NAIA
    Men's Sports (Crimson) (5)
    • Baseball
    • Cross Country
    • Golf
    • Soccer
    • Track Field Outdoor
    Women's Sports (Crimson) (5)
    • Cross Country
    • Golf
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Track Field Outdoor
  • Student Services

    Day Care
    Health
    Womens Center
    Army ROTC Offered on-campus, at cooperating institutions: San Diego State University Navy ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: San Diego State University Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: San Diego State University
  • Sustainability

    N/A

    Green rating
    N/A
  • Campus Security Report

    Campus Security Report
    The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclosetheir security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annualcrime report and provide timely warnings to students and campusemployees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat tostudents and campus employees.
    Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety foradditional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
    The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's CampusSecurity Reports where available. Applicants can also access allschool-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety andSecurity Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office ofPostsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/

  • Other Information

    Campus-wide Internet Network
    Yes
    % of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
    N/A

Careers

  • Graduation Rates

    Graduate in 4 years
    N/A
    Graduate in 5 years
    N/A
    Graduate in 6 years
    N/A
  • Career Services

    On-Campus Job Interviews Available
    N/A
    Career Services
    • Alumni Services
    • Interest Inventory
    • Internships
    Opportunities at School
    • N/A
  • ROI & Outcomes

    Information from PayScale:
    Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Percent High Job Meaning
    N/A
    Percent STEM
    N/A
  • Return on Investment (ROI) rating 0/99

    Contact & Visit

    • Campus Tours

      Campus Visiting Center
      • Appointment Required: No
      • Dates: Year-round
      • Times: 10:00 am and 2:00 pm
      • Average Length: Varies
      Campus Tours
      • N/A
    • On Campus Interview

      Campus Interviews
      No
      Information Sessions
      Not Available
      Times
      N/A