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California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, California•4-year•Public
Your chances
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Acceptance rate
93%
Public school in California with 14,900 total undergraduate students
Suburban
Far West
Commuter college
On campus housing
California Collegiate Athletic Association
333 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92096
(760) 750-4000
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Admissions
Overall acceptance rate
93%
Yield rate - overall
18%
Acceptance rate breakdown
Women
94%
Men
92%
Applicant breakdown
Total number of applicants
13,986
Women: 62%
Men: 38%
Cost & scholarships
Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$20,877
Out-of-state
$32,757
Average net cost after aid
Income
Average net cost
$0–30,000
$6,625
$30,001–48,000
$7,515
$48,001–75,000
$10,963
$75,001–110,000
$15,727
Over $110,000
$18,662
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Applications
How to apply
Doesn’t accept Common App
Test not used
Rec letters not used
Doesn’t consider class rank
TOEFL not used (international applicants)
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First-year enrolled students (full-time)
2,413
Student diversity
Very diverse
4-year graduation rate
15%
6-year graduation rate
54%
Retention rate
77%
Admission policy
Co-ed
International students
5%
Enrolled breakdown by gender
Women: 59%
Men: 41%
Race & ethnicity diversity
Among domestic studentsAsian and Pacific Islander
11%
Black
3%
Hispanic
44%
Native American
< 1%
Other
14%
White
27%
Academics
Student faculty ratio
25:1
Calendar system
Semester
Special academic offering
Study abroad
Credit for AP exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling
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