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San Marcos, California is home to Cal State San Marcos. San Marcos is a small city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Cal State San Marcos go up to the Master's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in liberal arts.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. The school attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 36% of them (as of 2005). Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 430. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 550.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Cal State San Marcos is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 7,502 enrolled students (as of 2005).
A lot of students at Cal State San Marcos attend part-time. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Independent Far West Region.
Cal State San Marcos is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
California State University - San Marcos
333 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd
San Marcos, CA 92096-0001
General Phone: (760) 750-4000
Admissions Phone: (760) 750-4800
Financial Aid Phone: (760) 750-4850
http://www.csusm.edu
Cal State San Marcos awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 687 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, English, social services, history, Spanish language, political science, economics, ... |
| Business And Management | 426 | business management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 109 | psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 87 | family studies |
| Media | 85 | communication studies |
| Education And Teaching | 77 | education |
| Science | 50 | biology, chemistry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 45 | computer science |
| Art Studies | 23 | visual and performing arts |
| Mathematics | 13 | mathematics |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 4 | criminology |
Number of programs and degrees for Cal State San Marcos in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,459 | 20 |
| Master's degree | 147 | 9 |
In 2005, Cal State San Marcos had a total enrollment of 7,502 students (6,114 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 63% |
| Full-Time | 83% |
| Part-Time | 17% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 81% |
| Graduate | 19% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 53% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 18% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 29% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 99% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 57 % |
Cal State San Marcos offers campus housing for 468 of its 6,114 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of San Marcos, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,003 | 2,190 | 36% | 722 | 33% |
| Men | 2,300 | 807 | 35% | 265 | 33% |
| Women | 3,703 | 1,383 | 37% | 457 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 95% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 22% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (760) 750-4800
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,062 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,232 |
| Room and board | $ 8,616 |
| Room charge | $ 6,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,260 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,204 |
Financial Aid:
Cal State San Marcos participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3011300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (760) 750-4850
Cal State San Marcos has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 32 | $82,665 | 24 | $80,951 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 28 | $70,278 | 38 | $65,761 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 32 | $57,882 | 38 | $52,759 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 9 | $59,081 | 7 | $49,858 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 101 | $69,277 | 107 | $63,510 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Track | Independent Far West Region |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 25 | 22 | 47 |
| Track | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| All Other Sports | 11 | 8 | 19 |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Cal State San Marcos Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 3% |  |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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