Fees & Tuition Per Semester*Undergraduate Credential/

Graduate

Application Fee $55 $55

State University Tuition 0.1 - 6.0 units 6.1 or more units

$1,416$2,442

$1,644/$1,746$2,835/$ 3,009

Nonresident Tuition $372/unit $372/unit

Campus Fees $502 $502

* Effective fall 2011. Subject to change without notice.

COUGAR STATS2011

Fingertip Facts & Figures

Financial AidApproximately 5,802 students received financial aid for the 2009-2010 school year, including scholarships, grants and student loans. Average amount of financial aid received per student was $9,759.

Sources of Financial Aid: 2009-2010Amount Percent

Federal Programs $42,035,711 74%

State Programs $12,932,748 23%

Private Scholarships $816,188 1.5%

Institutional $836,328 1.5%

TOTAL $56,620,975 100%

2009-2010 Expenses for Full-Time In-State Undergrads

Undergraduate with Parents or

Relatives

Undergraduate/ On or Off Campus

Fees $5,044 $5,044

Books $1,740 $1,740

Transportation $1,250 $1,250

Room & Board $4,392 $10,494

Other Expenses $2,950 $2,950

Loan Fee $84 $84

TOTAL $15,460 $21,562

2010-2011 Operating Budget$92,317,645

Employees & Annual Payroll1,555 employees (staff, faculty, hourly and students) with an annual payroll of about $78 million.

Did you know...• For every $1 invested by the state, CSU generates

$5.43 for California’s economy.

• The University’s annual spending in this region of $189.2 million generates a total impact of $228.6 million on the regional economy. CSUSM produces more than $36 million in tax revenue, sustaining more than 5,000 jobs.

• Over 85% of CSUSM’s alumni stay in the region fueling our local workforce.

• Through its nationally-acclaimed Community Service Learning program, CSUSM students annually log over 160,000 hours of community service valued at over $1.3 million.

ParkingVisitors may purchase a daily or timed permit in any general parking lot, or all day permits from the Parking and Transportation Services office (located in FCB107). For questions, please call Parking and Commuter Services at: (760) 750-7500.

Public TransportationTwo great mass transit options are available that can help you get to CSU San Marcos with ease: the BREEZE and the SPRINTER.

The BREEZE is North San Diego County’s bus system. For information on routes and fares, visit www.gonctd.com/breeze_intro.htm

The SPRINTER is a modern light-rail system that runs from Escondido to Oceanside with a stop at CSUSM. A free CSUSM shuttle service is available between the train station and the heart of campus. Fare info at www.gonctd.com/sprinter_intro.htm

The Campus Is Easy To ReachFrom Interstate 5• From Interstate 5, merge onto eastbound

Highway 78.• Drive approximately 14 miles on eastbound

Highway 78, then exit at Twin Oaks Valley Road.• Turn right to go south on Twin Oaks Valley Road.• After approximately .5 mile, turn left onto

Craven Drive.• You have now arrived at CSU San Marcos.

From Interstate 15• From Interstate 15, merge onto westbound

Highway 78.• Drive approximately 4.5 miles on westbound

Highway 78, then exit at Twin Oaks Valley Road.• Turn left to go south on Twin Oaks Valley Road.• After approximately .5 mile, turn left onto

Craven Drive.• You have now arrived at CSU San Marcos.

Prepared by University Advancement-Office of Communications

California State University San MarcosSan Marcos, CA 92006-0001

General Information: (760) 750-4000Website: www.csusm.edu

Campus Phone NumbersGeneral Information:

(760) 750-4000Website: www.csusm.edu

Admissions Office (760) 750-4848Alumni & Parent Relations (760) 750-4405Associated Students (760) 750-4990Career Center (760) 750-4902College of Arts & Sciences (760) 750-4200College of Business Administration (760)750-4242College of Education (760) 750-4300Communications (760) 750-4010Disabled Student Services (760) 750-4905 TDD (760)750-4909Extended Learning (760) 750-4020Financial Aid & Scholarship (760) 750-4850Human Resources and Equal Opportunity (760) 750-4416Job Line (760) 750-4410Library (760) 750-4340School of Nursing (760) 750-7550Student Life & Leadership (760) 750-4970Student Health and Counseling Services (760) 750-4915Student Affairs (760) 750-4056University Police (760) 750-4567

General InformationSince its founding over two decades ago, California State University San Marcos has prided itself on being fully engaged in the community, technologically sophisticated, and dedicated to teaching future generations through a relevant curriculum with a global perspective. More than 9,700 students currently attend the 304-acre campus, located in the foothills of northern San Diego County, just a short distance from some of Southern California’s best beaches, and an hour from the U.S. - Mexico Border. Cal State San Marcos is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Degrees Awarded(through summer 2010)

Bachelor of Arts 13,559

Bachelor of Science 6,327

Master of Arts 1,235

Master of Business Administration 691

Master of Science 157

Doctor of Education 37

Credentials 11,289

Where Students Come From(Based on the geographic location of high school or transfer institution of new undergraduate students for fall 2010)

Region Freshmen TransferStudents

North San Diego County 48% 85%

Other San Diego County 12% 2%

Orange County 7% <1%

Riverside County 28% 11%

Los Angeles County 1% <1%

San Bernardino County <1% <1%

Elsewhere in California 2% <1%

Out of State <1% 1%

Foreign Country <1% <1%

The Academic CommunityThe University is composed of three colleges and a school of nursing with percentages of enrollment as follows:

College of Arts & Sciences 63%

College of Business Administration 20%

College of Education 6%

School of Nursing 6%

*Undeclared 5%

Library ResourcesNumber of volumes including books, periodicals, documents, etc 290,444

Number of e-journal titles 38,955

Number of computer files 988

Number of e-book titles 47,068

Number of sound recordings 3,798

Number of film and video recordings 8,192

Faculty(Full-Time tenured & tenured-track)

By RankNumber Percent

Assistant Professor 45 19%

Associate Professor 89 39%

Full Professor 96 42%

TOTAL 230 100%

Campus FacilitiesThe campus has more than one million square feet of facilities, all of which have been constructed since 1990. The primary academic facilities include a 200,000-square-foot library that opened in 2003 and can accommodate 840,000 volumes and seat 1,600 students, two science laboratory buildings, and classroom space for more than 7,000 students. Additionally, construction is underway on 106,000-square-foot Social and Behavioral Sciences Building due for completion in 2011 and a new Public Safety Building slated for completion in the spring of 2011.

International StudentsThere are 157 international and exchange students.The largest contingents are from: • China (19%) • Japan (18%) • Korea (10%) • Germany (4%) • Canada (3%) • Mexico Thailand, Taiwan, India, Hong Kong and Malaysia each with (<3%). In addition, 100 students are enrolled in the American Language and Culture Institute.

Faculty DegreesOf the 232 tenured and tenure track faculty members, all but three have a terminal degree.

Enrollment Fall 2010By Gender

Total Percent

Male 3,710 38%

Female 6,012 62%

TOTAL 9,722 100%

By AgeUndergraduate Graduate

22 or younger 64% 5%

23 - 25 19% 24%

26 - 35 13% 41%

36 or older 4% 30%

Total 100% 100%

Ten Most Popular Undergraduate MajorsEnrollment

Business Administration(Pre-Business & Undergraduate)

2,056

Liberal Studies 670

Psychology 624

Nursing (including Pre-Nursing) 621

Communication 549

Human Development 444

Criminology 423

Biology 324

Sociology 321

Kinesiology 315

Alumni24,529 (through October 2010)

By EthnicityNumber Percent

African American 7 3%

Asian/Pacific Islander 38 16%

Latino/a 32 14%

White 145 63%

Other non-white 8 4%

Undeclared 2 <1%

By GenderNumber Percent

Male 109 47%

Female 123 53%

By EthnicityNumber Percent

African American 258 3%

Asian/Pacific Islander 984 10%

Latino/a 2,670 28%

Native American 65 <1%

White 4,352 45%

Other 1,109 11%

Multiple Races 284 3%

Total 9,722 100%

Points of Pride• Our Faculty are not only part of, but in some cases,

drive the national research agenda. In 2010, we received over $8 million in grants.

• 100% of full-time faculty hold PhD’s or the highest degree in their field.

• Curriculum is focused on writing, critical thinking, and collaborative team building skills.

• Buildings and laboratories are technologically advanced and 100% of the classrooms are “smart”.

• Over 50% of our student population are from diverse ethnic backgrounds and over 40% are the first in their family to earn degrees.

• The University is truly engaged with the community and actively involved with more than a dozen chambers of commerce and public school districts.

• San Diego North Economic Development Council named CSUSM 2010 Community Partner of the Year

in Education.

• CSUSM is ranked number 40 among the nation’s top universities for veterans by Military Times EDGE and designated a Military Friendly school by

G.I. Jobs Magazine.