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California State University-San Marcos

Acceptance Rate 95.10 %
Tuition & Fees $20,682
($8,082)
Student Population 16,237
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $9,890
Graduation Rate 55 %

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 2025 tuition & fees is $8,082 for California residents and $20,682 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $9,606 for California residents and $19,686 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 16,237 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 95.10% and the graduation rate is 55% 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.

2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, Fresno State's tuition & fees is $8,082 for California residents and $20,682 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees are $9,606 for in-state students and $19,686 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
California ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$8,082$20,682
Graduate$9,606$19,686
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at Fresno State. The acceptance rate of Fresno State is 95.10% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 13.99%. The average graduation rate is 55% and the transfer-out rate is 4%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $9,890 and 65% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 16,237 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for California State University-San Marcos is 95.10 %.
Acceptance Rate
95.10%
Graduation Rate for California State University-San Marcos is 55 %
Graduation Rate
55%
Transfer-out Rate for California State University-San Marcos is 4 %
Transfer-out Rate
4%
Retention Rate for California State University-San Marcos is 79 %
Retention Rate
79%
Student Population for California State University-San Marcos is 16,237
Student Population
16,237
Student to Faculty Ratio for California State University-San Marcos is 24 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
24 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $9,890 at California State University-San Marcos.
Financial Aid Amount
$9,890

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 80 major programs through online and on-site education where 7 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's421
Master's244
Doctorate (Research)10
Post-Bachelor's Certificate112
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✔