California State University at San Marcos Review
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California State University at San Marcos is a medium, four-year, primarily nonresidential, public school with 9,165 students enrolled. This school is one of the 3 schools located in San Marcos, California.
California State University at San Marcos is also a Tribal School and a member of American Indian Higher Education Consortium.
Bachelor's degree and master's degree are offered at California State University at San Marcos.
California State University at San Marcos follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 27 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, General Studies, Sociology and Anthropology, and Psychology. Read the details about all majors offered at this college.
Student to full-time faculty ratio at California State University at San Marcos is reasonable, 37:1. Find out more information on faculty at this college in the Faculty Info report.
It is reasonably easy to obtain a loan at California State University at San Marcos, as 51% of the school's students receive loans, and the average loan amount is about $2,600.
Average tuition charges are close to the nationwide median - around $10,200 per year. The additional fees at California State University at San Marcos (not included in tuition costs) are around $3,700, which totals $13,900 a year.
This college accepts dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.
According to government data, 9,428 applications were submitted and 6,764 were accepted (72%); so it is easy to get admitted at this school.
The undergraduate application fee at California State University at San Marcos is $55.00. The application fee cannot be applied toward tuition or other required fees; in addition, the application fee is non-refundable if the student is not admitted to the postsecondary institution.
The graduate application fee is $55.00.
If you wish to request more detailed information about studying at California State University at San Marcos, call this school's general information office at (760) 750-4000 or check California State University at San Marcos Website.
California State University at San Marcos offers a distance education program and study abroad programs.
There are options for on-campus part-time employment at California State University at San Marcos, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and to find a full-time job upon graduation.
California State University at San Marcos provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 700 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable - around $6,400 per year.
Based on the college crime data, California State University at San Marcos appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime Report for this college.
Learn about other colleges around San Marcos. Other cities to get an education from around California State University at San Marcos are Escondido, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Poway, and La Jolla.
Post Address: California State University at San Marcos, 333 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, California 92096-0001, USA
California State University at San Marcos is a medium, four-year, primarily nonresidential, public school with 9,165 students enrolled. This school is one of the 3 schools located in San Marcos, California.California State University at San Marcos is also a Tribal School and a member of American Indian Higher Education Consortium.
Academic Offerings
Majors
Offered
Offered
27
California State University at San Marcos follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 27 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, General Studies, Sociology and Anthropology, and Psychology. Read the details about all majors offered at this college.
Student to full-time faculty ratio at California State University at San Marcos is reasonable, 37:1. Find out more information on faculty at this college in the Faculty Info report.
Tuition and Loans
Tuition and fees per year
$13,900
Average tuition charges are close to the nationwide median - around $10,200 per year. The additional fees at California State University at San Marcos (not included in tuition costs) are around $3,700, which totals $13,900 a year.
Admissions Information
Acceptance
Rate
Rate
72%
According to government data, 9,428 applications were submitted and 6,764 were accepted (72%); so it is easy to get admitted at this school.
Dual Credits
Accepted
Accepted
Yes
The graduate application fee is $55.00.
If you wish to request more detailed information about studying at California State University at San Marcos, call this school's general information office at (760) 750-4000 or check California State University at San Marcos Website.
Opportunities and Services
Dormatory
Annual Price
Annual Price
$6,400
There are options for on-campus part-time employment at California State University at San Marcos, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and to find a full-time job upon graduation.
California State University at San Marcos provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 700 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable - around $6,400 per year.
Crime and Safety
Safety
Grade
Grade
C
Learn about other colleges around San Marcos. Other cities to get an education from around California State University at San Marcos are Escondido, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Poway, and La Jolla.
California State University at San Marcos Location and Maps
Post Address: California State University at San Marcos, 333 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, California 92096-0001, USA
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