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
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 9,767
- College Alias: CSUSM
- College Mascot: Cougars
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California State University - San Marcos - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Navy Air Force
- Website
- www.csusm.edu
- Mission Statement
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Accreditation
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- 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
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- Admission Fees Fall 2008
- 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
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Recommended
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 3,687 | 5,976 | 9,663 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,601 (71%) | 4,487 (75%) | 7,088 (73%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 567 (22%) | 1,007 (22%) | 1,574 (22%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,471 | 94% |
| ACT ® Exam | 342 | 25% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 430 | 530 |
| SAT ® Math | 440 | 550 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 18 | 23 |
| ACT ® English | 17 | 23 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 24 |
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
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- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 55%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 33% | 22% | 25% | 26% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,007 | $4,379 | $2,406 | $3,015 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.0% |
| Number in Default | 31 | 24 | 13 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,364 | 1,302 | 1,262 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $4,650 | $3,638 | $3,374 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,650 | $3,638 | $3,374 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $15,810 | $13,808 | $13,544 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,639 | $1,565 | $1,386 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,035 | $9,486 | $9,090 |
| Other Expenses | $4,070 | $3,935 | $3,690 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,035 | $9,486 | $9,090 |
| Other Expenses | $4,070 | $3,935 | $3,690 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,070 | $3,935 | $3,690 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $20,394 | $18,624 | $17,540 |
| In-State | $20,394 | $18,624 | $17,540 |
| Out of State | $31,554 | $28,794 | $27,710 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $20,394 | $18,624 | $17,540 |
| In-State | $20,394 | $18,624 | $17,540 |
| Out of State | $31,554 | $28,794 | $27,710 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $10,359 | $9,138 | $8,450 |
| In-State | $10,359 | $9,138 | $8,450 |
| Out of State | $21,519 | $19,308 | $18,620 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
| Bachelor | Master | |
|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | ||
| Biology | 37 | 5 |
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||
| Business Administration | 323 | - |
| Communications and Journalism | ||
| Communication | 128 | - |
| Media Studies | 5 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ||
| Computer Science | 26 | 3 |
| Education | ||
| Education | - | 66 |
| English Language and Literature | ||
| English Language and Literature | 74 | 15 |
| Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies | ||
| Womens Studies | 4 | - |
| Family and Consumer Sciences | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies | 104 | - |
| Foreign Languages and Literature | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 25 | 5 |
| Health and Clinical Professions | ||
| Nursing | 78 | - |
| History | ||
| History | 62 | - |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | ||
| Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 4 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | ||
| Liberal Arts | 167 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics | ||
| Mathematics | 10 | 1 |
| Physical Sciences | ||
| Chemistry | 10 | - |
| Physics, Other | 1 | - |
| Psychology | ||
| Psychology | 93 | 3 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies | ||
| Health and Physical Education | 3 | - |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 37 | - |
| Social Sciences | ||
| Anthropology | 8 | - |
| Criminology | 59 | - |
| Economics | 25 | - |
| Political Science | 33 | - |
| Social Sciences | 30 | - |
| Sociology | 91 | 14 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 36 | - |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 9,767 Undergraduate: 8,749 Graduate: 1,018
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,694 Female: 6,073
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,420 Female: 5,329
- Graduate Gender Male: 274 Female: 744
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 6,621 Part-Time: 3,146
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 6,131 Part-Time: 2,618
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 490 Part-Time: 528
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 139 | 1% |
| American Indian | 76 | 0.8% |
| Black | 291 | 3% |
| Asian | 1,030 | 11% |
| Hispanic | 2,523 | 26% |
| White | 4,595 | 47% |
| Unknown | 1,113 | 11% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 17 | 0.2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,531 | 26% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,111 | 22% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,406 | 25% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,527 | 16% |
| Ages 30-34 | 478 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 245 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 316 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 129 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 7 | 0.07% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,069 | 765 | 304 |
| Faculty Status | 513 | 249 | 264 |
| Tenured Faculty | 167 | 161 | 6 |
| Graduate Assistants | 32 | - | 32 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 513 | 249 | 264 |
| Primarily Instruction | 292 | 34 | 258 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 43 | 43 | - |
| Other Professionals | 284 | 264 | 20 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 229 | 209 | 20 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 125 | 115 | 10 |
| Skilled Crafts | 23 | 23 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 16 | 16 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $78,851 (245) | $82,943 (114) | $75,290 (131) |
| Professor | $95,507 (79) | $96,761 (40) | $94,222 (39) |
| Associate Professor | $77,696 (84) | $81,983 (42) | $73,409 (42) |
| Assistant Professor | $68,306 (52) | $68,837 (23) | $67,885 (29) |
| Lecturer | $56,502 (30) | $62,065 (9) | $54,118 (21) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $88,188 (3) | $127,464 (1) | $68,550 (2) |
| Lecturer | $88,188 (3) | $127,464 (1) | $68,550 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $78,770 (248) | $83,129 (115) | $75,001 (133) |
| Professor | $95,507 (79) | $96,761 (40) | $94,222 (39) |
| Associate Professor | $77,696 (84) | $81,983 (42) | $73,409 (42) |
| Assistant Professor | $68,306 (52) | $68,837 (23) | $67,885 (29) |
| Lecturer | $57,925 (33) | $66,288 (10) | $54,290 (23) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
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| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $188,767 | $72,211 | $116,556 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 38% | 62% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 297 | 119 | 178 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 217 | 88 | 129 |
| Baseball | 32 | 32 | - |
| All Track Combined | 173 | 52 | 121 |
| Golf | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| Soccer | 60 | 27 | 33 |
| Softball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $35,271 | $49,539 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $10,497 | $17,862 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| All Track Combined | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 76%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 66%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 47% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 43% |
| Female | 50% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 47% |
| American Indian | 33% |
| Black | 41% |
| Asian | 53% |
| Hispanic | 44% |
| White | 50% |
| Unknown | 35% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 16% |
| 5 Years | 39% |
| 6 Years | 47% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
| Liquor Related | - | 1 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 15 | 6 |
| Liquor Related | 3 | 18 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | - |
| Burglary | 1 | 3 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | - |
| Burglary | 6 | 8 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 3 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
