California State University San MarcosAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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Deadline
November 30, 2022
309 Days Left
Admissions Department
333 South Twin Oaks Valley Road San Marcos, CA 92096-0001
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 4
Mathematics 2 4
Science 2
Foreign Language 2
History 2
Academic Electives 1
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Not used if submitted February 15
SAT Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Only Not reported Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not reported Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Not used if submitted Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Accepted with or without writing component SAT: No policy as of now, ACT: No policy as of now
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
333 South Twin Oaks Valley Road
San Marcos
CA
92096-0001
Fax
(760) 750-4030
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
November 30, 2022
Application Fee
$70
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling
Accept Offer of Admission
By May 1 or within 4 weeks if notified after May 1
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student cannot defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Not accepted
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Ethnicity X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
79% of 15,398 applicants were admitted
Women
81% of 9,738 applicants were admitted
Men
76% of 5,660 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
4,348 (36%) of 12,230 admitted students enrolled
Women
2,641 (33%) of 7,926 admitted students enrolled
Men
1,707 (40%) of 4,304 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
8.2%
3.50 - 3.74
13.2%
3.25 - 3.49
22%
3.00 - 3.24
21%
2.50 - 2.99
19%
2.00 - 2.49
2%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 515 average , 470-560 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
0.9%
Score of 600 - 700
10.8%
Score of 500 - 600
50.6%
Score of 400 - 500
34%
Score of 300 - 400
3.7%
Score of 200 - 300
0.1%
SAT EBRW: 525 average , 480-570 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
1.2%
Score of 600 - 700
13.3%
Score of 500 - 600
49.8%
Score of 400 - 500
33.8%
Score of 300 - 400
1.9%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
20 average , 17-22 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
1.2%
Score of 24 - 29
14.4%
Score of 18 - 23
50.4%
Score of 12 - 17
33.7%
Score of 6 - 11
0.2%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
ACT Math: 19
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: 19
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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