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California State University-San Marcos

San Marcos, California · Public · Founded N/A

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Avg Earnings (5yr)

$48,673

Acceptance Rate

96%

Graduation Rate

55%

Annual Tuition

$7,739

At a Glance

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Total Students

14,174

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Retention Rate

75%

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Faculty Ratio

21

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Financial Aid

30%

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Median Debt

$17,350

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Campus Setting

Suburban

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Institution Type

Public

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Founded

N/A

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Institution Overview

California State University-San Marcos is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 95.7% and a student body 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.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $42,878, with earnings increasing to $48,673 after five years and $62,908 after ten years.

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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.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

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Graduates 613 / yr
Median Salary $49,543

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

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Graduates 345 / yr
Median Salary $103,799

Psychology, General.

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Graduates 307 / yr
Median Salary $31,355

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.

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Graduates 306 / yr
Median Salary $31,184

Communication and Media Studies.

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Graduates 278 / yr
Median Salary $36,310

Criminology.

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Graduates 278 / yr
Median Salary $34,694

Sociology.

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Graduates 254 / yr
Median Salary $34,541

Health and Physical Education/Fitness.

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Graduates 207 / yr
Median Salary $26,203

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

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Graduates 185 / yr
Median Salary $29,341

Biology, General.

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Graduates 175 / yr
Median Salary $38,527

Visual and Performing Arts, General.

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Graduates 93 / yr
Median Salary $27,741

English Language and Literature, General.

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Graduates 89 / yr
Median Salary $29,638

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Campus Location

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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 96%.