California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA · Public · 14,877 undergrads (medium, suburb) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $6,230 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $7,240 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $8,928 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $12,525 |
| Over $110,000 | $18,734 |
| All incomes (average) | $10,229 |
Sticker tuition: $8,082 in-state, $20,682 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 95%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 43%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 55%
- Freshman retention
- 79%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $62,908
- Median debt at graduation
- $17,350
- International undergrads
- 139 (1%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business18%
Social Sciences17%
Health & Nursing10%
Psychology9%
Kinesiology & Sports Science7%
Biology & Life Sciences7%
Computer Science5%
Communications & Media4%
Visual & Performing Arts3%
Education3%
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