San Marcos, CA · Public
California State University-San Marcos is a public four-year college in San Marcos, CA, enrolling about 14,877 students.
It admits 95% of applicants.
On average, students who receive financial aid pay $10,939 per year after grants and scholarships, against a full cost of attendance of $23,131.
55% of students complete their degree within six years.
The student-to-faculty ratio is 24 to 1.
Ten years after starting, former students earn a median of $67,217 a year — across everyone who enrolled, not only graduates.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Official site: California State University-San Marcos.
Tuition is the published rate before any aid, and before housing, food and books. Total cost of attendance adds those. Average net price is what students who received federal aid actually paid, and is usually far lower than tuition alone.
Broad program areas where this school awards degrees — not a course catalog. Check the school's site for specific majors.
| College | Distance | Net price / yr |
|---|---|---|
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| San Diego Miramar College San Diego, CA |
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| University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA |
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| National University San Diego, CA |
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