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California State University-San Marcos

San Marcos, CA
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PublicSuburbanHSIWebsite
Acceptance Rate
96%
Enrollment
14,174
Graduation Rate
54%
Student-Faculty Ratio
27:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$62,908
Retention Rate
75%

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$7,739
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,619
Avg Net Price
$10,550
Room & Board
$14,152
Total COA
$21,144
Median Debt
$17,350

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$6,812
$30,001–48,000
$7,246
$48,001–75,000
$9,980
$75,001–110,000
$13,773
$110,001+
$19,772
Pell Grant Rate: 44%
Federal Loan Rate: 30%

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Sticker Price$33,771
Estimated Net Price$10,550 (avg)

This is a rough estimate based on published IPEDS data. Actual aid depends on your full financial profile, merit scholarships, and institutional policies.

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
54%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$62,908
Retention Rate
75%
Median Debt
$17,350

Top Programs

Social Sciences
19.9%
Business & Marketing
13.7%
Health Professions
9.8%
Psychology
9.1%
Biology
7.2%
Communication
5.8%
Family & Consumer Sciences
4.8%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
4.8%
Computer Science
4.4%
Education
3.3%

Demographics

Men 42%Women 58%
White
24.9%
Black
3.8%
Hispanic
51.2%
Asian
9.6%
Two or More
6.0%
International
0.8%

Application Info

Deadlines

ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
RD2026-01-01

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.