California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
94% admitted · $3,946/yr after aid
California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA · Public · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 95%
- Open
- Average net price
- $10,939
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- Median earnings
- $67,217
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
California State University-San Marcos is a public college in San Marcos, CA with 14,877 undergraduates. It admits 95% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $10,939 per year ($7,618 for families earning under $30,000). 55% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $67,217 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 95%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 17,519
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 16,765
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 16%
- of admitted students enrolled
What California State University-San Marcos looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $23,131
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $8,454
- Out-of-state tuition
- $21,774
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$7,618
- $30–48k$7,756
- $48–75k$9,457
- $75–110k$12,320
- $110k+$20,770
Get a personal estimate with California State University-San Marcos's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- Freshman retention
- 79%
- Median earnings
- $67,217
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $16,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 14,877
- Student–faculty ratio
- 24:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 47%
- White24%
- Hispanic52%
- Black4%
- Asian9%
California State University-San Marcos FAQ
What is California State University-San Marcos's acceptance rate?+
California State University-San Marcos admits 95% of applicants, which makes it open.
Is California State University-San Marcos test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to California State University-San Marcos?+
In Fall 2023, 17,519 students applied to California State University-San Marcos and 16,765 were admitted; 2,625 enrolled.
Does California State University-San Marcos consider legacy status?+
No. California State University-San Marcos reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does California State University-San Marcos require an essay?+
California State University-San Marcos reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does California State University-San Marcos cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $23,131 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $10,939.
What is California State University-San Marcos's graduation rate?+
55% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 366711 · How we use this data
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