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California State University-San Marcos student guide: campus events and game days, $10,229 average net price, plus places to study, eat and go out near campus.
Fast facts about California State University-San Marcos
- Founded
- 1989
- Teams
- Cal State San Marcos Cougars
- Division
- NCAA Division II
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What's on at California State University-San Marcos
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California State University-San Marcos at a glance
Official figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
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Most popular majors
- Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree · 471 reported graduates$45,186median pay a year after
- Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree · 315 reported graduates$29,075median pay a year after
- SociologyBachelor's Degree · 295 reported graduates$30,004median pay a year after
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree · 278 reported graduates$90,827median pay a year after
- CriminologyBachelor's Degree · 234 reported graduates$31,316median pay a year after
Figures describe different reporting cohorts, not the current class. Graduation rates cover first-time, full-time students; earnings cover federally aided students who are working and not enrolled. Net price is an average, not an individual quote.
Source: College Scorecard, data released June 2026. Estimate your own cost with the college's net price calculator.
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Questions students ask about California State University-San Marcos
How much does California State University-San Marcos cost?
The average net price after grants and scholarships is $10,229 a year. The total cost of attendance before aid is $21,649 a year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What is the graduation rate at California State University-San Marcos?
55% of full-time students finish within 150% of the normal time, and 79% return for their second year. Source: College Scorecard.
What is the acceptance rate at California State University-San Marcos?
95% of applicants are admitted. Source: College Scorecard.
What are the most popular majors at California State University-San Marcos?
Business Administration, Management and Operations (bachelor's degree), Psychology, General (bachelor's degree), Sociology (bachelor's degree). Source: College Scorecard.
How much do California State University-San Marcos students earn after college?
Median earnings ten years after starting are $62,908. Source: College Scorecard.
When was California State University-San Marcos founded?
California State University-San Marcos was founded in 1989. Source: Wikidata.
Where is California State University-San Marcos?
333 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA, about 25 miles from Temecula.
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Distances are straight-line from the campus location in the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS directory. Campus and athletics schedules come from the college's public calendars.