School Overview

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a large city (in San Marcos, CA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

333 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd
San Marcos, CA 92096-0001
Main Phone: (760) 750-4000
Web Site: www.csusm.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 5,983 (full-time equivalent) students. 62.2% of students attend full-time, while 37.8% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 224 male students and 321 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 41.1% of the student body, while females made up 58.9%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (3)%, Hispanic (17)%, Asian (9)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 430. One quarter of students scored at least 540.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 450 or higher. One fourth of students scored 560 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Degree Programs

Business And Management

• Business Administration

• General Communications

• Computer And Information Sciences

• General Education

• General English Language

• Economics
• Government And Political Science
• History
• Social Sciences
• Sociology
• Specialized History And Social Science

• Liberal Arts

• Other Interdisciplinary Studies

• Biology

• Romance Language And Literature

• Mathematics

• General Arts

• Chemistry

• Child Psychology
• General Psychology

School Accreditation

California State University-San Marcos reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

California State University-San Marcos is accredited regionally by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities (WASCSR). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

California State University-San Marcos belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Independent (for track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for track & field, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Accelerated programs
• AP credits
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• A college preparatory program is required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
• Secondary school record is neither required nor recommended.
• Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.