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%

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).