Known for business — excellent value
California State University-San Marcos is a public institution in San Marcos with particular strength in business and health sciences.
A large campus of 14.2K undergraduates with a 21:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
54% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $62,908 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $10,550.
Established
1989
Type
Public university
Conference
Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division II
96%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
14,174Students
21:1Student:Faculty
54%Grad Rate
$62,908Earnings 10yr
$10,550Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate95.7%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$7,739
Tuition (out-of-state)$19,619
Room & Board$14,152
Books & Supplies$1,018
Total Cost of Attendance$21,144
Average Net Price$10,550
Median Debt at Graduation$17,350
Monthly Payment (10yr)$184
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$6,812
$30–48K$7,246
$48–75K$9,980
$75–110K$13,773
$110K+$19,772
Programs (84)
Student Body
Undergrads
14,174
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
48%
Pell Grant Recipients
44%
Race & Ethnicity
White 25%
Black 4%
Hispanic 51%
Asian 10%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 1%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate54.2%
Freshman Retention74.8%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$48,673
8 Years$57,040
10 Years$62,908
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$46,500
Men
$59,600
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Cougars
Rankings
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia