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Public4-Yearmedium campus
California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA
3.1Good
96%
Open Admissions
55%
Graduation
About California State University-San Marcos
California State University-San Marcos is a public four-year institution located in San Marcos, California. With an enrollment of approximately 14,174 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 96%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 55%. Graduates earn a median salary of $62,908 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $10,550 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
96%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
55%
Enrollment
14,174
Total students
Median Earnings
$62,908
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$7,739
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,619
Per year
Average Net Price
$10,550
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
Test-optional / N/A
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Composite
Test-optional / N/A
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$19,619/yr
In-State Tuition$7,739/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$10,550/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$42,200
10-Year Earnings
$629,080
ROI Multiple
14.9×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at California State University-San Marcos
Student Outcomes
55%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$63k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
14,174
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
