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California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA

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Tuition & Costs
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Your Estimated Price

$19,115 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$5,472 tuition
$10,863 on campus room & board
$1,656 books
$1,124 fees

$30,275 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$16,632 tuition
$10,863 on campus room & board
$1,656 books
$1,124 fees
Estimated Net Price
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Average Aid

$4,130 Annual Institutional Aid

Average Aid
67% of students receive aid
42% get federal aid ($5,296 avg)
30% get state aid ($2,057 avg)
44% get institn'l aid ($4,130 avg)
34% get loans ($4,839 avg)

Tuition Trends

Historical Tuition and Fees, with Projected Future Amounts

Future projections are based on past four years' data averaging 22.4% annual change in in-state tuition and fees and 8.86% change in out-of-state tuition and fees. Amounts shown are estimates only and not guaranteed. For a better estimate, contact the college directly.

Financial Aid

$5,412,539
Annual Aid Awarded
Aid/Loans
 Average Amount Percent Awarded
Grant or Scholarship Aid $8,497 55%
Federal Grant Aid $5,296 42%
Pell Grants $4,598 42%
Other Federal Grants $901 33%
Institution Grant Aid $4,130 44%
State Grant Aid $2,057 30%
Student Loans $4,839 34%
Federal Loans $4,707 34%
Other Loans $10,121 1%

Merit Aid

Merit Scholarships Available:

 Amount
Community Service Scholarship - R
Ella J. Thedinga Memorial Scholarship $1,500 R
Gregson Bautzer University Fund $2,000 R R
J. Douglas and Marian R. Pardee Foundation Scholarship $2,000 R R
Leonard and Jean Evers Memorial Computer Scholarship - R
Alumni Association Scholarship $250
Angelina Aliberti Ruggie and Lawrence L. Ruggie Endowed Scholarship $1,000
Anne Kay Scholarship $1,500 R
Bree Tinney Women’s Studies Scholarship $850
Carolyn R. Mahoney Scholarship $500
Financial Aid Timeline
Financial aid priority deadline: -
Financial aid deadline: -
College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about: -
Student must reply to financial aid decision by: -
Does California State University-San Marcos offer...
Tuition Payment Plan? Yes
Financial Aid Contact Info
333 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd
San Marcos, CA 92096-0001
(760) 750-4000
http://www.csusm.edu
Costs Per Credit Hour
In State -
Out of State $372

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Bang for the buck
  • 5
  • Shayla from Oceanside, CA
  • Feb-19-2013 I am a current student here

    Not any different than any other CSU. Its still expensive but the education you get is quality and the resources available make it worth it.

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

    I feel that a few of my classes I bought books for I didn't use so I was a little upset about that.

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  • 3
  • Jennifer from Oceanside, CA
  • Jan-01-2013 I am a current student here

    Keep your grades up and the Cal Grant will cover tuition and fees. Don't take summer school unless you want to pay 250 a unit (CRAZY) plus books. Books are resonable pried but you'll do better if you can rent them.

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  • 5
  • Natalie from Temecula, CA
  • Dec-21-2012 I am a current student here

    The money given to the school is put to great use! The dorm life is great and the parking structure is very useful! As the school gets bigger and bigger it is becoming a wonderful place to spend time and hangout with friends in between classes.

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