For Educators: Military Resources
California State University-San Marcos
Tuition
20,682
Students
16,826
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Large | Suburb
About
Overview
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Students Enrolled
16,826
Graduation Rate
55%
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Admissions
Acceptance Rate95.10%
Apply
19,721
Accepted
18,755
Attend
2,624
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$70
Graduate
$70
Test Scores
SAT Range
N/A
ACT Range
N/A
Application Requirements
High school transcript
Required
High school GPA
Required
Recommendation letter
Not Applicable
Admissions test (SAT or ACT)
Not Applicable
TOEFL (international students)
Required
Completion of college prep program
Required
Demonstration of competencies
Not Applicable
Cost & Aid
Annual Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate
In-State
$8,082
Out-of-State
$20,682
Financial Aid & Student Loans
Financial Aid (Average)
Federal Grants
$6,151
State/Local Grants
$3,724
Institutional/Scholarships
$5,568
Graduate
In-State
$9,606
Out-of-State
$19,686
Student Loans (Average)
Federal Loans
N/A
Other Loans
$12,673
Other Annual Estimated Costs
Food & Housing
$14,152
Books & Supplies
$1,061
Personal Expenses
$3,713
Financial Aid Resources
Financial Aid
Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.
Paying for College Through the Military
Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.
ROTC Programs Available
Reserve Officers Training Corp (ROTC) is a college scholarship program that prepares students to become military officers
Learn more about ROTC
Programs for Service Members and Veterans
Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)
450
Average Assistance
$6,841
DoW Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)
3
Average Assistance
$500
Academics
Graduation Rate55%
Student Faculty Ratio18:1
Most Popular Undergraduate Majors
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Psychology, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Sociology, General
- Computer Science
View All Undergraduate Majors
Most Popular Graduate Programs
- Public Health, General
- Social Work
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
View All Graduate Programs
Student Body
Students Enrolled16,826
Undergraduate
15,544
Graduate
1,282
Full-Time
83%
Part-Time
17%
Campus Life
Sports
Men's
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Baseball
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Golf
Women's
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Basketball
Full List of Women's Sports
Student Services
Meal Plan
No
Counseling Services
Yes
Remedial Services
No
Work-Study
Yes
Placement Services
Yes
Study Abroad
Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes
Yes
On-campus day care for student's children
Yes
Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.