Verified College DataA College or University that also has a large number of Master’s Degree programsNCAA Division II

California State University-San Marcos

San Marcos, CA, United States

93% admit rate59% graduationpublic

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Tuition, net price, and aid signals sourced from federal reporting where available.

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$14,296

After grants and scholarships for in-state students where reported.

In-state tuition$98
Out-of-state tuition$24,089
Institutional grant aid$48
Pell share48%

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