California State University-San Marcos
333 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, California 92096-0001
4-year, Public Suburb: Large
Key Statistics
15,431
Total Students
14,246
Undergraduates
21 to 1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Yes
Campus Housing
Tuition & Costs (2024-2025)
Tuition & Fees
In-State
$8,082
Out-of-State
$20,682
Books & Supplies
$1,061
Living Arrangements
On Campus
Food & Housing: $14,152
Other Expenses:
$3,713
Off Campus
Food & Housing: $20,921
Other Expenses:
$6,577
With Family
Food & Housing: $8,752
Other Expenses:
$5,295
-1.5%
Total Annual Costs
In-State
$27,008
On Campus
+1.4% from last year
$36,641
Off Campus
+3.8% from last year
$14,438
With Family
+2.1% from last year
Out-of-State
$39,608
On Campus
+2.9% from last year
$49,241
Off Campus
+4.4% from last year
$27,038
With Family
+3.9% from last year
Student Demographics
Undergraduate Gender
Male
42% Female
58% Undergraduate Age
24 and Under
82% 25 and Over
18% Undergraduate Residence
In-State
98% Out-of-State
1% International
1% Distance Education
Exclusively Distance
4% Some Distance
38% No Distance
58% Graduate Attendance
Full-Time
71% Part-Time
29% Graduate Distance Education
Exclusively Distance
24% Some Distance
24% No Distance
52% Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Asian
10% Black or African American
4% Hispanic/Latino
51% White
25% Two or more races
6% Race/ethnicity unknown
3% US Nonresident
1% Popular Programs
1
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
529
graduates
2
Psychology, General
Psychology
327
graduates
3
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Health Professions and Related Programs
315
graduates
Degrees & Awards Offered
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Special Learning Opportunities
Distance education – undergraduate programs offered
Distance education – graduate programs offered
ROTC (Army, Navy, Navy Marine Corps option, Air Force)
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Undergraduate research (co-curricula)
Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Student Services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Contact Information
Phone
(760) 750-4000
Address
333 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, California 92096-0001
IPEDS ID
366711
Federal Financial Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).