Public Institution
California State University-San Marcos
Cal State San Marcos is situated in northern San Diego County, offering a suburban campus environment. The university is known for its focus on student success and community engagement. As a younger CSU campus, it provides a more modern learning environment and a developing athletic program within NCAA Division II.
Programs
35
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$43,051
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
55/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$7,739
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $19,619/yr
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. CSU San Marcos's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 44% of students receive Pell Grants; 30% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $6,812 | $27,248 |
| $30K – $48K | $7,246 | $28,984 |
| $48K – $75K | $9,980 | $39,920 |
| $75K – $110K | $13,773 | $55,092 |
| $110K+ | $19,772 | $79,088 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $7,739 | $30,956 |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
Programs at CSU San Marcos
35 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.