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California State University San Marcos or CSUSM or Cal State San Marcos is one of the campuses of the California State University (CSU) system. It was founded in 1989 as the 20th CSU campus. The university has three colleges:
The school is a typical commuter campus. It is often referred to as the California State University Stair Master (CSUSM) because of its hilltop location. Cal State San Marcos won first place in the nationwide RecycleMania contest held in 2008.
The school newspaper is called The Pride. The original mascot of the campus was the Tukwut, but later it was changed to the Cougars. The school's athletics department has ten teams. The Cougar athletic teams compete as independents in Region II of the NAIA.
Cal State San Marcos is located in a small city, in San Marcos, CA. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Cal State San Marcos top out at the Master's degree.
The school tries to do a few things and do them well, and doesn't offer a huge range of majors. Students at Cal State San Marcos often study media, art studies, and liberal arts.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 430 to 530 in 2007-2008. A quarter of students admitted in 2007-2008 scored 540 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, Cal State San Marcos tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
The school offers classes to 9,159 students (7,537 full-time equivalent).
Cal State San Marcos has a large share of part-time students. Students sports include formal participation in Independent Far West Region competitions.
Tuition is fairly low at Cal State San Marcos.
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
http://www.csusm.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 652 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, English, history, social services, political science, economics, Spanish language, ... |
| Business and Management | 401 | business management, finance, marketing |
| Media | 186 | communication studies, mass communication |
| Education and Teaching | 139 | education |
| Family and Social Work | 117 | family studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 103 | psychology |
| Science | 78 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 65 | criminology |
| Art Studies | 49 | visual and performing arts |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 34 | computer science, information technology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 25 | health and physical education |
| Mathematics | 9 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Cal State San Marcos in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,633 | 28 |
| Master's degree | 225 | 9 |
In 2007-2008, Cal State San Marcos had a total enrollment of 9,159 students (7,537 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 34% |
| Women | 66% |
| Full-Time | 79% |
| Part-Time | 21% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 50% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 21% |
| Asian | 12% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 27% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 99% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Cal State San Marcos offers campus housing for 625 of its 7,537 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of San Marcos, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 9,428 | 6,764 | 72% | 1,358 | 20% |
| Men | 3,556 | 2,474 | 70% | 467 | 19% |
| Women | 5,872 | 4,290 | 73% | 891 | 21% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 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 | 25% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,638 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,820 |
| Room and board | $ 9,486 |
| Room charge | $ 6,375 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,565 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,935 |
Financial Aid:
Cal State San Marcos participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3011300)
Cal State San Marcos has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 78 | 77 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 28 | 35 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 12 | 22 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| 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 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $81,936 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 42 | $94,961 | 39 | $92,608 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 37 | $82,406 | 40 | $73,599 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 27 | $69,137 | 32 | $67,770 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 11 | $59,855 | 20 | $53,737 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 117 | $81,731 | 131 | $74,802 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Baseball | Independent Far West Region |
| Track | Independent Far West Region |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 21 | 22 | 43 |
| Track | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 9 | 10 | 19 |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
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
Mass Communication/Media Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
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% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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