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California State University San Marcos is a public university in San Marcos, California. It was founded in 1989 as the 21st campus in the 23-campus California State University system. CSUSM offers 43 bachelor's degrees, 23 master's degrees, an Ed.D. program, and 13 teaching credentials. More than 16,000 students currently attend classes at the 304-acre campus which is located in the foothills of northern San Diego County just a short distance from Southern California’s best beaches and museums, and the nightlife of downtown San Diego.
Majors in Demand:
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Business Administration
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Psychology
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Liberal Studies (Pre-Education)
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Human Development
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Communication/Media Studies
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Criminology and Justice Studies
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Biology
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Sociology
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Arts, Media and Design
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Biotechnology
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Computer Science
Rankings
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CSUSM is in the top 10% of regional universities according to U.S. News and World Report
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In its “Safest Schools” report, stateuniversity.com recognized CSUSM as the safest four-year university in California
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Top 50 among regional universities.
Location
Suburban setting in San Marcos, California
Enrollment
13,962
Acceptance Rate
79%
English Proficiency
Fees
Deadlines
61
with writing score no lower than 19 and no section score below 14
TOEFL iBT
$31,390
November 1
Total
Spring
5.5
with writing score no lower than 5.5 and no section score below 5.0
$17,238 / $14,152
Tuition / Living
May 1
Fall
IELTS
110
DET
Scholarship
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updated: February 2024