College statistics
- Address:
- 333 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd
San Marcos, CA
92096 - Sector Group:
- Public 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- www.csusm.edu/
- Setting:
- Suburb
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $6,084
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $18,684
- Room and Board:
- $15,426
- Acceptance Rate:
- 95.7%
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $-399,669,491
- Research Activity Tier:
- Research Colleges and Universities
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Social Sciences
California State University-San Marcos is a public four-year university located in San Marcos, California, serving a suburban area north of San Diego. The institution offers undergraduate and graduate programs with a primary focus on social sciences, enrolling approximately 15,431 students.
In-state tuition is $6,084 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $18,684. The total cost of attendance for in-state students is $21,510 and for out-of-state students is $34,110, including room and board. With an acceptance rate of 95.7%, admissions are open to most applicants.
This university is classified as a Research College, positioning it among institutions balancing teaching and research missions. The open admissions profile and regional location make it accessible to students from the San Diego area and beyond seeking affordable public higher education. For more information, visit www.csusm.edu/.