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California State University - San Marcos (CSUSM)
- 333 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd
- San Marcos, CA 92096
- OPEID College Code: 03011300
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- General Phone: (760) 750-4000
- President: Karen S. Haynes
- Website: www.csusm.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 9,159
- College Alias: CSUSM
- College Mascot: Cougars
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - CSUSM Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $55.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $55.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 3,068 | 4,984 | 8,052 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,313 (75%) | 3,844 (77%) | 6,157 (76%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 537 (23%) | 841 (22%) | 1,378 (22%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,305 | 95% |
| ACT ® Exam | 312 | 23% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 430 | 530 |
| SAT ® Math | 440 | 540 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 18 | 23 |
| ACT ® English | 17 | 22 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 23 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 59%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 51% | 21% | 22% | 20% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,597 | $3,760 | $2,163 | $2,414 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.0% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Number in Default | 13 | 18 | 14 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,262 | 1,162 | 1,113 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,374 | $3,092 | $3,062 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $13,544 | $13,262 | $13,232 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,386 | $1,312 | $1,260 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,090 | $8,990 | $8,616 |
| Other Expenses | $3,690 | $3,660 | $3,204 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,090 | $8,990 | $8,616 |
| Other Expenses | $3,690 | $3,660 | $3,204 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,690 | $3,660 | $3,204 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,540 | $17,054 | $16,142 |
| Out of State | $27,710 | $27,224 | $26,312 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,540 | $17,054 | $16,142 |
| Out of State | $27,710 | $27,224 | $26,312 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,450 | $8,064 | $7,526 |
| Out of State | $18,620 | $18,234 | $17,696 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Bachelor | Master | |
|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | ||
| Biochemistry | 14 | - |
| Biology, Biological Sciences | 36 | 6 |
| Biotechnology | 1 | - |
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||
| Business Administration and Management | 351 | 50 |
| Finance | 45 | - |
| Marketing and Marketing Management | 1 | - |
| Communications and Journalism | ||
| Communication Studies | 140 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ||
| Computer Science | 33 | 5 |
| Education | ||
| Education | - | 106 |
| English Language and Literature | ||
| English Language and Literature | 71 | 16 |
| Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies | ||
| Womens Studies | 10 | - |
| Family and Consumer Sciences | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies | 92 | - |
| Foreign Languages and Literature | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 25 | 2 |
| History | ||
| History | 72 | - |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | ||
| Multiple, Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 12 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies | 264 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics | ||
| Mathematics | 17 | 2 |
| Physical Sciences | ||
| Chemistry | 2 | - |
| Psychology | ||
| Psychology | 117 | 7 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies | ||
| Health and Physical Education | 10 | - |
| Social Sciences | ||
| Criminology | 43 | - |
| Economics | 22 | - |
| Political Science and Government | 46 | - |
| Social Sciences | 38 | - |
| Sociology | 92 | 4 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 44 | - |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 9,159 Undergraduate: 8,109 Graduate: 1,050
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,428 Female: 5,731
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,165 Female: 4,944
- Graduate Gender Male: 263 Female: 787
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 6,529 Part-Time: 2,630
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 6,030 Part-Time: 2,079
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 499 Part-Time: 551
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 240 | 3% |
| American Indian | 88 | 1% |
| Black | 285 | 3% |
| Asian | 1,058 | 12% |
| Hispanic | 1,983 | 22% |
| White | 4,579 | 50% |
| Unknown | 926 | 10% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 12 | 0.1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,148 | 23% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,486 | 16% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,500 | 27% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,675 | 18% |
| Ages 30-34 | 532 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 267 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 371 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 163 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 5 | 0.05% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,069 | 756 | 313 |
| Faculty Status | 537 | 265 | 272 |
| Tenured Faculty | 161 | 159 | 2 |
| Graduate Assistants | 31 | - | 31 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 519 | 247 | 272 |
| Primarily Instruction | 300 | 32 | 268 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 49 | 49 | - |
| Other Professionals | 272 | 251 | 21 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 229 | 209 | 20 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 126 | 113 | 13 |
| Skilled Crafts | 21 | 21 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 19 | 19 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $76,636 (241) | $80,541 (112) | $73,246 (129) |
| Professor | $91,699 (80) | $92,532 (41) | $90,823 (39) |
| Associate Professor | $77,393 (65) | $81,861 (34) | $72,493 (31) |
| Assistant Professor | $66,961 (68) | $68,093 (27) | $66,216 (41) |
| Lecturer | $55,340 (28) | $60,499 (10) | $52,473 (18) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $108,039 (4) | $121,416 (1) | $103,580 (3) |
| Professor | $120,030 (2) | - (-) | $120,030 (2) |
| Lecturer | $96,048 (2) | $121,416 (1) | $70,680 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $76,828 (245) | $80,707 (113) | $73,508 (132) |
| Professor | $91,858 (82) | $92,532 (41) | $91,184 (41) |
| Associate Professor | $77,393 (65) | $81,861 (34) | $72,493 (31) |
| Assistant Professor | $66,961 (68) | $68,093 (27) | $66,216 (41) |
| Lecturer | $56,890 (30) | $64,030 (11) | $52,755 (19) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $191,912 | $81,844 | $110,068 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 43% | 57% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 284 | 119 | 165 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 240 | 113 | 127 |
| Baseball | 32 | 32 | - |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 148 | 52 | 96 |
| Golf | 23 | 10 | 13 |
| Soccer | 56 | 25 | 31 |
| Softball | 25 | - | 25 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $40,256 | $63,292 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $11,016 | $15,396 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 22 | 11 | 11 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 74%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 44% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 35% |
| Female | 50% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 33% |
| Asian | 38% |
| Hispanic | 39% |
| White | 51% |
| Unknown | 32% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 12% |
| 5 Years | 35% |
| 6 Years | 44% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 6 | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 18 | 5 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| Liquor Related | 1 | 2 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 8 | 1 |
| Vehicle Theft | 3 | 1 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 3 | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
