California State University-San Marcos

333 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd
San Marcos, CA 92096
(760) 750-4000

Quick Facts

Enrollment: 12524

Type: Public 4-year or above

Main Website: www.csusm.edu

Financial Aid: financial aid link

Annual Costs

Tuition and fees: $7,169.00

Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $24,000.00

Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $35,160.00



Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships

Test Scoring
25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
SAT Critical Reading 430 520
SAT Math 430 530
SAT Writing
ACT Composite 17 22
ACT English 15 22
ACT Math 17 23
ACT Writing

*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.

Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid 73%
Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants 45%
Average Federal Grant $4,581.00
State Aid
Percentage of students receiving state aid 37%
Average state aid $2,531.00
Institutional Aid
Percentage of students receiving institutional aid 44%
Average institutional aid $5,008.00
Student Loans
Percentage of students receiving a student loan 45%
Average student loan $5,652.00
Degrees
BACHELOR'S DEGREE
MASTER'S DEGREE
Majors
Anthropology
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences
Biotechnology
Business Administration and Management
Chemistry
Computer Science
Criminology
Economics
Education
English Language and Literature
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
History
Human Development and Family Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Mathematics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Physics
Political Science and Government
Psychology
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Social Sciences
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Visual and Performing Arts
Women's Studies

California State University-San Marcos Scholarships

J. Fred & Mildred Walker Scholarship
Scholarship for juniors attending the University of Southern Mississippi who are majoring in Biology. Selection based on academic achievement and potential. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. more...
USM Association of Office Professionals (AOP) Scholarship
Scholarship for juniors or seniors attending the University of Southern Mississippi who are majoring in Business Technology or Office Administration. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. more...
Fred E. & Mary G. Tatum Premed Scholarship
Scholarship for Mississippi residents who are undergraduate students attending the University of Southern Mississippi and are enrolled in the College of Science and Technology majoring in Premed. Selection based on academic achievement and potential. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. more...
Hattiesburg Physicians Nursing Scholarship
Scholarship for residents of the Hattiesburg, Mississippi area who undergraduate students attending the University of Southern Mississippi and are majoring in Nursing. Selection based on academic achievement and potential. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. more...
Jack D. Munn Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending the University of Southern Mississippi who are majoring in Mathematics. Selection based on academic achievement, financial need and potential. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. more...

California Scholarships

John H. Martin Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at San Jose State University College of Science Moss Landing Marine Laboratories. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. A personal letter must be included with application packet. more...
Litton Scholarship
Scholarship for juniors or seniors attending California Polytechnic State University who are enrolled in the College of Engineering. Finalists will be interviewed by the Northrup Grumman Litton Foundation. It is recommended that applicants file the FAFSA as most awards are need based. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Renewable. more...
Environmental Research Foundation Award
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending California Polytechnic State University who are majoring in Environmental Engineering. It is recommended that applicants file the FAFSA as most awards are need based. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Ann & Gordon Getty Foundation Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate and graduate students attending California State University-Fullerton, majoring in Music. Applicants must attend audition held in the Spring. Number of awards and award amount varies. more...
Clarence "Cotton" Johnson Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending California State University-Sacramento, majoring in Education. Applicant must have strong leadership qualities, successful interface with colleagues, and the ability to bring out the best in people. Due date, number of awards and award amount varies. more...
Jerome Wilson Memorial Scholarship
Annual award for undergraduate or graduate student attending California State University-Fullerton (CSUF), majoring in Biology. Preference given to students interested in genetics. Applicant must have outstanding scholastic achievement. more...
Orchestra Librarian Assistantship
Annual award for graduate student attending the San Francisco Conservatory of Music full-time. Selection is based on musical proficiency and specific skills related to the Orchestra. Assistantship requires approximately 10-15 hours per week. Candidate must obtain music for concerts from Conservatory Library or by rental, and assemble into appropriate folders. Applicant coordinates string bowlings, copies parts as needed, repairs music and folders, distributes and collects music at rehearsals and concerts; and cleans and returns rental music. Due date varies. more...
Salvatore Merendino Scholarship
Annual award for first-year graduate student attending the University of Southern California full-time, majoring in Architecture. Selection based on academic excellence. Due date and award amount varies. more...
Anna Steffen Nursing Alumni Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending California State University-Sacramento, majoring in Nursing. Number of awards and award amount varies. more...
Leon S. Peters Graduate Scholarship
Scholarship for graduate students enrolled full-time at California State University-Fresno Division of Graduate Studies. Students must demonstrate academic achievement, promise, and research as a career goal. Due date and number of awards may vary. more...

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