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Campus Life

Campus Size

Medium-Sized Campus
8,807
Total Undergrads
Including 2,189 Part-time
1,256
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Including 96 Part-time
Gender Breakdown:
62% Women
38% Men

Athletics

NAIA Division I

Independent Far West Region

  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

4
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $54,877)
4
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $66,722)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
All Track Combined 76 150 Yes -
Baseball 32 - - -
Golf 8 10 - -
Soccer 28 42 Yes -
Softball - 22 - Yes
Bowling - - - Yes
Cheerleading/Dance Team - - Yes -
Cycling - - Yes -
Dance - - Yes -
Flag Football - - - Yes
Frisbee/Disc Sports - - Yes -
Lacrosse - - Yes -
Volleyball - - Yes Yes
Water Sports - - Yes -

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.8%
Asian/Pacific Islander 10.6%
Black/non-Hispanic 3.0%
Hispanic 25.4%
Non-resident alien 1.5%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 11.9%
Two or more races 0.0%
White/non-Hispanic 46.8%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 3% or less

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Remedial services for students with learning disabilities
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Daycare on campus for children of students
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • No Meal Plan

Clubs & Organizations

Musical Groups
  • Choral Groups
  • Music Ensemble
Performance Arts
  • Drama Theater
Journalism & Publications
  • Student Newspaper
Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Army ROTC
  • Navy ROTC
  • Air Force ROTC

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 2
Drug Law Violation 13
Liquor Law Violation 8
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 1
Property Crime 2
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Linda from Escondido, CA
  • 3
  • “I never lived in the dorms, but I have many friends that did. The facility has very nice amenities but the dorms are incredibly over priced, but you do receive…”

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Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 1
  • Jessica from San Marcos, CA
  • Mar-16-2013 I am a current student here

    I'm a Celiac so they have NO accommodation for food or dining for myself or anyone else with Celiac Disease. It makes it a challenging day at best to even find a place where I can sit and eat the food I have brought for myself that hasn't been contaminated with gluten.

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  • 4
  • Ayesha from Escondido, CA
  • Mar-09-2013 I am a current student here

    there are many food options, sushi, burritos, pizza, and they even change the ethnic food every week! they also have a cougar mart, for the daily grocery shops and there is a Ralphs across the street from the campus.

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  • 5
  • Shayla from Oceanside, CA
  • Feb-19-2013 I am a current student here

    Campus recently changed vendors and there is now a great selection of nutritious meals available, as well as lots of snacks and not so healthy meals for the fast food lovers. The cost is also great!

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  • 1
  • Anonymous
  • Feb-17-2013 I am a current student here

    The food here isn't my forte, unless you like having a salad everyday.

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  • 3
  • Ramon from Fallbrook, CA
  • Feb-11-2013 I am a current student here

    The food is great on campus, they have their own staff that prepares it right in front of you. The only downside is that it is kind of expensive.

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  • 4
  • Wildomar, CA
  • Jan-01-2013 I am a current student here

    On campus all I have bought is water, bagels, and pizza. There are a few options available for food such as the food court, the carts and Starbucks, but there are also places down the street to eat which are not so pricey either. (CSUSM water isn't expensive!) They will be opening a new bigger food court soon so it will be even better.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Natalie from Temecula, CA
  • Dec-21-2012 I am a current student here

    The fraternities and sororities at California State University San Marcos have an amazing bond with one another and it is a great way to become involved in school and meet some of the wonderful students that could be in any of your classes!

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  • 0
  • From Chula Vista, CA
  • Dec-11-2012 I am a current student here

    There are not that much greek life organizations but there are some that you could join if you are interested in joining one.

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  • 0
  • Johanna from Escondido, CA
  • Aug-23-2012 I am a current student here

    Greek life is amazing. It is a great way to get involved and meet new people, plus you feel the satisfaction of giving back to the community.

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  • 0
  • Zachary from San Diego, CA
  • Jul-19-2012 I am a current student here

    Greek life is pretty amazing here. Sorority and Fraternity students get together all the time and host events for other students.

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  • 0
  • Linda from Escondido, CA
  • Jul-12-2012 I am a current student here

    Greek Life at CSUSM prides itself on being different than the Greek Life at most other schools. Our Greek system has 4 sororities and 4 fraternities, and is continuing to grow. Joining a sorority or fraternity is a great way to meet people that have the same principles of leadership, scholarship, brotherhood & sisterhood, as well as service.

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