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California State University-San Marcos

San Marcos, California · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$48,673

Acceptance Rate

96%

Graduation Rate

55%

Annual Tuition

$7,739

At a Glance

Total Students

14,174

Retention Rate

75%

Faculty Ratio

21

Financial Aid

30%

Median Debt

$17,350

Campus Setting

Suburban

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

California State University-San Marcos is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 95.7% and a student population of 14,174. The in-state tuition is $7,739. The university has a graduation rate of 55.3% and a retention rate of 74.8%. The median debt for students is $17,350, and 29.6% of students receive financial aid.

Graduates of California State University-San Marcos report earnings of $42,878 one year after graduation. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $48,673, and ten years after graduation, earnings reach $62,908.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$43k

1 YEAR

$49k

5 YEARS

$63k

10 YEARS

Top 37% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, alumni from California State University-San Marcos earn $42,878. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $48,673, and after ten years, earnings reach $62,908. The median debt for graduates is $17,350. Nearly 30% of students receive financial aid.

The university has a high acceptance rate of 95.7%. The graduation rate is 55.3%, and the retention rate is 74.8%. The in-state tuition is $7,739. The total student population is 14,174.

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Campus Location

San Marcos, California

San Marcos, CA 92096-0001

California State University-San Marcos is located in San Marcos, California. The campus is in a suburban setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

California State University-San Marcos has an acceptance rate of 95.7%.