California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, California · Suburb: LargeOfficial Website ↗
Scores based on IPEDS 2023–24 federal data. Methodology →
California State University-San Marcos is a public four-year university located in San Marcos, California. With 14,246 undergraduate students enrolled and an acceptance rate of 96%, the institution is considered accessible. In-state tuition is $5,742 per year ($17,622 out-of-state), below average for public institutions. The six-year graduation rate is 54%, which is average compared to the national average of 63%.
The six-year graduation rate measures students who earn their degree within 150% of normal time (6 years for a 4-year program). It is the federal standard for comparing outcomes across institutions.
- ✓Tuition ($5,742/yr) is well below the national average for public colleges
- ✓Open admissions policy (96% acceptance rate) — accessible to a wide range of students
- ✓Publicly funded institution — tuition subsidized by state taxes for in-state residents
- ·Room and board costs ($15,170/yr) add significantly to the total cost of attendance
This college is a strong fit for students seeking an accessible path to a college degree, and in-state students who want a quality education at a subsidized cost.
All data sourced from the NCES IPEDS 2023–24 collection. Acceptance rates, test scores, and graduation rates reflect the most recent year reported. Scores are composite rankings calculated from five weighted dimensions.
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