Cost and net price
| In-state tuition and fees | $8,454 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $21,774 |
| Average cost of attendance | $23,131 |
| Books and supplies | $1,086 |
| Room and board, on campus | $15,320 |
| Average net price, all aided students | $10,939 |
| Average net price, family income $0 to $30,000 | $7,618 |
| Average net price, family income over $110,000 | $20,770 |
Net price is the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time undergraduates who receive federal aid, at in-state rates. Your price depends on your family finances; use the school's net price calculator for an estimate. Tuition: AcadYr 2025-26, reported in IPEDS DCY2025-26. Net price and cost of attendance: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2025-26.
Admissions and enrollment
- Admission rate
- 95%
- SAT range, middle 50% (reading plus math)
- Data unavailable
- ACT composite range, middle 50%
- Data unavailable
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 14,877
- Graduate enrollment
- 1,260
- Students receiving Pell grants
- 47%
- Student to faculty ratio
- 24 to 1
Admission rate and enrollment: Fall 2024, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25. SAT and ACT ranges come from IPEDS and may not reflect test-optional policies.
Graduation, earnings, and debt
| Completion within 150% of normal time | 55% |
| Completion within normal time | 28% |
| First-year retention (full-time) | 79% |
| Median federal debt, graduates | $16,000 |
| Typical monthly payment on that debt (10 years) | $182 |
| Median Parent PLUS debt, completers | $20,283 |
| Share earning more than a typical high school graduate, 6 years after entry | 78% |
Measure definitions and cohorts
- Median earnings of students working and not enrolled 10 years after entry (MD_EARN_WNE_P10): Treasury AY2011-12, AY2012-13 pooled cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars
- Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled 1 year after completing (MD_EARN_WNE_1YR): Treasury AY2020-21, AY2021-22 pooled cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars
- Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled 4 years after completing (MD_EARN_WNE_4YR): Treasury AY2017-18, AY2018-19 pooled cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars
- The median debt for students who have completed (GRAD_DEBT_MDN): NSLDS FY2024, FY2025 pooled cohorts
- Completion rate for first-time, full-time students at four-year institutions (150% of expected time to completion) (C150_4): Fall 2019 or AcadYr 2019-20 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2025-26
- Average net price for Title IV institutions (public institutions) (NPT4_PUB): AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2025-26
Institution-level earnings cover students who received federal financial aid, including students who did not complete. Debt figures include federal loans only and exclude private loans.
Programs and program-level outcomes
Highest early earnings among programs at California State University-San Marcos
89 programs reported. Program earnings are for graduates of this school's program, which is different from the wages of everyone working in a related occupation.
Bachelor's degree (51)
| Program (CIP) | Graduates (recent year) | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services CIP 52.03 | $70,925 | $14,997 | |
| Anthropology CIP 45.02 · No credentials fully online | 12 | $30,664 | Suppressed for privacy |
| Applied Mathematics CIP 27.03 | Suppressed for privacy | Suppressed for privacy | |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology CIP 26.02 · No credentials fully online | 23 | $53,599 | Suppressed for privacy |
| Biology, General CIP 26.01 · No credentials fully online | 161 | $41,912 | $21,759 |
| Biotechnology CIP 26.12 · No credentials fully online | 29 | $63,252 | $16,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations CIP 52.02 · Some credentials fully online | 538 | $54,287 | $14,037 |
| Business/Commerce, General CIP 52.01 | $52,352 | $15,000 | |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences CIP 26.04 | $47,535 | $10,190 | |
| Chemistry CIP 40.05 · No credentials fully online | 14 | Suppressed for privacy | Suppressed for privacy |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services CIP 51.02 · No credentials fully online | 70 | $28,572 | $22,444 |
| Communication and Media Studies CIP 09.01 · No credentials fully online | 183 | $47,149 | $15,000 |
| Computer Engineering CIP 14.09 · No credentials fully online | 36 | $81,770 | $17,000 |
| Computer Science CIP 11.07 · No credentials fully online | 195 | $60,771 | $14,192 |
| Computer Systems Analysis CIP 11.05 | $63,316 | Suppressed for privacy | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General CIP 11.01 | Suppressed for privacy | $17,625 | |
| Criminology CIP 45.04 · No credentials fully online | 188 | $38,371 | $11,750 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft CIP 50.05 · No credentials fully online | 6 | Suppressed for privacy | Suppressed for privacy |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology CIP 26.13 | $32,654 | Suppressed for privacy | |
| Economics CIP 45.06 · No credentials fully online | 28 | $56,089 | $22,221 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering CIP 14.10 · No credentials fully online | 23 | Suppressed for privacy | Suppressed for privacy |
| English Language and Literature, General CIP 23.01 · No credentials fully online | 58 | $29,454 | $18,383 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies CIP 05.02 · No credentials fully online | 12 | Suppressed for privacy | Suppressed for privacy |
| Finance and Financial Management Services CIP 52.08 | $58,814 | $10,404 | |
| Fire Protection CIP 43.02 · All credentials fully online | 18 | Suppressed for privacy | Suppressed for privacy |
| Geography and Cartography CIP 45.07 · No credentials fully online | 3 | Suppressed for privacy | Suppressed for privacy |
| History CIP 54.01 · No credentials fully online | 69 | $31,396 | $18,388 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services CIP 19.07 · No credentials fully online | 99 | $37,100 | $16,255 |
| International Business CIP 52.11 | Suppressed for privacy | Suppressed for privacy | |
| International Relations and National Security Studies CIP 45.09 · No credentials fully online | 0 | Suppressed for privacy | Suppressed for privacy |
| International/Globalization Studies CIP 30.20 · No credentials fully online | 7 | Suppressed for privacy | Suppressed for privacy |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities CIP 24.01 · No credentials fully online | 146 | $30,938 | $15,000 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services CIP 16.01 · No credentials fully online | 7 | Suppressed for privacy | Suppressed for privacy |
| Management Information Systems and Services CIP 52.12 | $56,828 | $18,318 | |
| Marketing CIP 52.14 | $50,413 | $16,565 | |
| Mathematics CIP 27.01 · No credentials fully online | 26 | Suppressed for privacy | $16,511 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other CIP 30.99 · No credentials fully online | 2 | Suppressed for privacy | Suppressed for privacy |
| Music CIP 50.09 · No credentials fully online | 10 | Suppressed for privacy | Suppressed for privacy |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research CIP 03.01 · No credentials fully online | 42 | $38,666 | $15,000 |
| Physics CIP 40.08 · No credentials fully online | 13 | Suppressed for privacy | Suppressed for privacy |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences CIP 26.09 | $51,830 | $15,000 | |
| Political Science and Government CIP 45.10 · No credentials fully online | 68 | $44,035 | $12,523 |
| Psychology, General CIP 42.01 · No credentials fully online | 308 | $35,069 | $15,290 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing CIP 51.38 · Some credentials fully online | 294 | $110,156 | $28,028 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics CIP 16.09 · No credentials fully online | 21 | $48,586 | Suppressed for privacy |
| Social Sciences, General CIP 45.01 · No credentials fully online | 63 | $38,828 | $15,289 |
| Sociology CIP 45.11 · Some credentials fully online | 245 | $42,251 | $18,391 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness CIP 31.05 · No credentials fully online | 164 | $38,673 | $15,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods CIP 13.12 · No credentials fully online | 91 | $34,712 | $15,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas CIP 13.13 | Suppressed for privacy | Suppressed for privacy | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General CIP 50.01 · No credentials fully online | 80 | $31,526 | $15,000 |
Post-baccalaureate certificate (2)
| Program (CIP) | Graduates (recent year) | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology CIP 42.28 | Suppressed for privacy | Suppressed for privacy | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing CIP 51.38 | Suppressed for privacy | Suppressed for privacy |
Master's degree (24)
| Program (CIP) | Graduates (recent year) | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education CIP 13.02 · All credentials fully online | 16 | Suppressed for privacy | Suppressed for privacy |
| Biology, General CIP 26.01 · No credentials fully online | 6 | Suppressed for privacy | Suppressed for privacy |
| Biotechnology CIP 26.12 · No credentials fully online | 22 | $92,122 | Suppressed for privacy |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations CIP 52.02 · No credentials fully online | 49 | $98,028 | Suppressed for privacy |
| Chemistry CIP 40.05 · No credentials fully online | 1 | Suppressed for privacy | Suppressed for privacy |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services CIP 51.02 · No credentials fully online | 28 | $79,234 | Suppressed for privacy |
| Computer Science CIP 11.07 · No credentials fully online | 21 | Suppressed for privacy | Suppressed for privacy |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management CIP 11.10 · All credentials fully online | 11 | Suppressed for privacy | Suppressed for privacy |
| Curriculum and Instruction CIP 13.03 · No credentials fully online | 19 | $75,598 | Suppressed for privacy |
| Education, General CIP 13.01 · No credentials fully online | 22 | Suppressed for privacy | Suppressed for privacy |
| Educational Administration and Supervision CIP 13.04 · All credentials fully online | 0 | $75,536 | Suppressed for privacy |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design CIP 13.05 · No credentials fully online | 0 | Suppressed for privacy | Suppressed for privacy |
| English Language and Literature, General CIP 23.01 · No credentials fully online | 6 | Suppressed for privacy | Suppressed for privacy |
| History CIP 54.01 · No credentials fully online | 9 | Suppressed for privacy | Suppressed for privacy |
| Mathematics CIP 27.01 · No credentials fully online | 6 | Suppressed for privacy | Suppressed for privacy |
| Psychology, General CIP 42.01 · No credentials fully online | 10 | Suppressed for privacy | Suppressed for privacy |
| Public Health CIP 51.22 · No credentials fully online | 66 | $58,518 | Suppressed for privacy |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing CIP 51.38 · No credentials fully online | 31 | $132,068 | Suppressed for privacy |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics CIP 16.09 · No credentials fully online | 6 | Suppressed for privacy | Suppressed for privacy |
| Social Work CIP 44.07 · No credentials fully online | 63 | $68,481 | Suppressed for privacy |
| Sociology CIP 45.11 · No credentials fully online | 9 | Suppressed for privacy | Suppressed for privacy |
| Special Education and Teaching CIP 13.10 · No credentials fully online | 4 | Suppressed for privacy | Suppressed for privacy |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness CIP 31.05 · No credentials fully online | 9 | Suppressed for privacy | Suppressed for privacy |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas CIP 13.13 · All credentials fully online | 18 | Suppressed for privacy | Suppressed for privacy |
Graduate certificate (11)
| Program (CIP) | Graduates (recent year) | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services CIP 52.03 · No credentials fully online | 0 | Suppressed for privacy | Suppressed for privacy |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology CIP 42.28 · No credentials fully online | 2 | Suppressed for privacy | Suppressed for privacy |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions CIP 51.10 · No credentials fully online | 0 | Suppressed for privacy | Suppressed for privacy |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services CIP 51.02 · All credentials fully online | 5 | Suppressed for privacy | Suppressed for privacy |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy CIP 03.02 · No credentials fully online | 0 | Suppressed for privacy | Suppressed for privacy |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General CIP 51.00 · No credentials fully online | 0 | Suppressed for privacy | Suppressed for privacy |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs CIP 51.11 · No credentials fully online | 0 | Suppressed for privacy | Suppressed for privacy |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing CIP 51.38 · No credentials fully online | 0 | Suppressed for privacy | Suppressed for privacy |
| Special Education and Teaching CIP 13.10 · No credentials fully online | 0 | Suppressed for privacy | Suppressed for privacy |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods CIP 13.12 · No credentials fully online | 0 | Suppressed for privacy | Suppressed for privacy |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas CIP 13.13 · No credentials fully online | 0 | Suppressed for privacy | Suppressed for privacy |
Doctoral degree (1)
| Program (CIP) | Graduates (recent year) | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision CIP 13.04 · No credentials fully online | 0 | Suppressed for privacy | Suppressed for privacy |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Field of Study Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
UNITID 366711, OPEID 030113. Data unavailable means the Department of Education did not publish the figure or suppressed it for privacy. Report a data issue.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Institution-Level Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.