by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 15,040 undergraduates in 2020, CSUSM is a large, public university located in San Marcos, California. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, CSUSM offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by CSUSM can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our CSUSM Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% of the student population at CSUSM. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit CSUSM Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", CSUSM does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit CSUSM Veteran Services . For more information, check out our CSUSM for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, CSUSM does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
CSUSM offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
CSUSM has a comparatively large, student body. There were 15,040 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 12,381 (82.3%). Part-time attendance was 2,659 (17.7%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 12,381 | 2,659 | 15,040 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, CSUSM is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank CSUSM #1260 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at CSUSM by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the CSUSM Diversity Guide.
CSUSM has a total of 331 student athletes, 148 men and 183 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $3,194,058 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $3,194,058 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to California State University - San Marcos Athletics