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California State University-San Marcos

Acceptance Rate 95.19 %
Tuition & Fees $19,619
($7,739)
Student Population 15,109
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $8,305
Graduation Rate 56 %

Academic Overview

California State University-San Marcos Campus, San Marcos, CA
California State University-San Marcos is a public, four-years institute located in San Marcos, California. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $7,739 for California residents and $19,619 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $9,168 for California residents and $18,672 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 15,109 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 95.19% and the graduation rate is 56% last year.
The salary after graduation from California State University-San Marcos varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $51,100. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, Fresno State's tuition & fees is $7,739 for California residents and $19,619 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $9,168 for in-state students and $18,672 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
California ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$7,739$19,619
Graduate$9,168$18,672
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at Fresno State. The acceptance rate of Fresno State is 95.19% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 18.14%. The average graduation rate is 56% and the transfer-out rate is 3%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,305 and 65% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 15,109 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for California State University-San Marcos is 95.19 %.
Acceptance Rate
95.19%
Graduation Rate for California State University-San Marcos is 56 %
Graduation Rate
56%
Transfer-out Rate for California State University-San Marcos is 3 %
Transfer-out Rate
3%
Retention Rate for California State University-San Marcos is 72 %
Retention Rate
72%
Student Population for California State University-San Marcos is 15,109
Student Population
15,109
Student to Faculty Ratio for California State University-San Marcos is 23 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
23 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,305 at California State University-San Marcos.
Financial Aid Amount
$8,305

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address333 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92096-0001
Phone760-750-4000
WEBwww.csusm.edu/
Admissionwww.csusm.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://www.calstate.edu/apply
Financial Aidwww.csusm.edu/finaid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.calstate.edu/attend/paying-for-college/Pages/csu-costs.aspx
Veterans Tuitionwww.csusm.edu/veterans/
Athletichttps://csusmcougars.com/sports/2016/2/5/GEN_0205165507.aspx?path=general
Disability Servicewww.csusm.edu/dss/

Offered Degrees

Fresno State offers 76 major programs through online and on-site education where 6 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's391
Master's234
Doctorate (Other)10
Post-Bachelor's Certificate111
Post-Master's Certificate20

Special Learning Opportunities

California State University-San Marcos offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:1,887)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,736)

Veterans Benefits

California State University-San Marcos has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges