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4.5 59 reviews
Academic Rigor
 4.2200
Dorm Life
 3.4762
Food and Dining
 3.3256
Bang for the buck
 4.1034
Clubs and Activities
 4.2609
Campus Safety
 4.7879
Most Helpful Review for California State University-San Marcos
  • Category: Am learning a lot
  • Review by: Ali from Carlsbad, CA
  • 15 out of 15 people found this review helpful

I have attended Cal State San Marcos since Fall of last year. The greatest thing, in regards to the learning environment at Cal State San Marcos, is that students get to feel like a student and not just another number. The classes are rather small- medium size, about high school size, depending on where you went to high school, which allows students, should they choose, to develop great relationships with their professors. I got to personally know each one of the the professors I've had thus far and it's been such a great experience. They have taught me so much...

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  • Anonymous
  • May-18-2013 I am a current student here

    CSUSM is a small but intimate university. I like the professors and how helpful the staffs are. I also enjoy how simple and serene college life is here.

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  • Helen Gail from San Diego, CA
  • May-17-2013 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon

    I have not step foot on the campus as of yet, but I will soon for the transfer student orientation. Also, CSU San Marcos has been a lot of help when I had questions, and they responded to my emails in a timely fashion. I'll be dorming there soon and I hope it's going to be a good experience.

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  • Jessica from San Marcos, CA
  • Mar-16-2013 I am a current student here

    If you enjoy lots of walking great if not buy a bicycle. Needs more areas for interaction with other students casual and for studying.

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

    California State University is a very open, welcoming and relatively small school. The professors and the students become like a family to you while you experience college life. The campus is also very active in helping its students to do more than they are required, to reach out and be involved.

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  • Yuridiana from Chula Vista, CA
  • Feb-20-2013 I am a current student here

    I am very happy to be attending Cal State San Marcos, but was very upset on how much they charge for items a student need, for example a parking permit is about 650.00 for the year!

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

    Prof. are great and well educated, they are really committed to the students education. The campus, although a commuter campus, has a great community scene and has many opportunities to get involved and develop not only character but leaderships as well. There is always classes to choose from, even when sections are closed as long as you are on top of it, you can usually crash and get into the course.

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

    I would rate my college as a 7 because all the activities are on days not everyone can get to. They have a more targeted audience which is those who don't have to work and live on campus. I do enjoy the beautiful campus and clean landscape.

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  • Diana from oceanside, CA
  • Feb-15-2013 I am a current student here

    CSUSM is a school we all love! there are always so many activities everyday and always an opportunity to leave your mark. San Marcos is awesome for the students, weather and helpful teachers.

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

    Cal State San Marcos is definitely not a university that most people choose as a first choice; however, this institution has proved to be my home away from home. The ambiance given by my fellow students, professors, and staff is one of genuine kindness and joviality. I have had some of the best professors, and have learned more from them than some cocky know-it-all kid thought he could.

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  • Ali from Orange County, CA
  • Jan-28-2013 I am a current student here

    CSUSM is a great school. There are many ways to get involved such as joining ASI and Greek life. The professors here are extremely helpful.

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