| Screen last updated on: October 2009 |
| Total undergraduates: |
8,161 |
| Total graduate students: |
584 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
21 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
West |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
1% |
| First-year student breakdown: |
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| 2.9% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 1.0% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 11.7% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 27.9% | Hispanic |
| 47.4% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 2.1% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 7.1% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Undergraduate breakdown: |
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| 3.2% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 1.0% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 12.2% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 22.4% | Hispanic |
| 48.9% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 2.8% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 9.6% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Campus size: |
304 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
San Marcos |
| Population of city/town: |
76,000 |
| Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
Temecula |
| Nearest major city: |
San Diego |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
35 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
1,200,000 |
| Online campus map: |
ww2.csusm.edu/images/
maps/index.html |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (6%)
- other housing including Housing is apartment style. Visit www.myownapartment.com.
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
39% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
6% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
94% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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hazing prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
no |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
yes |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
library, computer center/lab(s) |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
1100 |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center, day care, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, military, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, adaptive equipment, braille services |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
fully |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
2 |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
3 |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Pride |
| Newspaper homepage: |
www.thecsusmpride.com/ |
| Number of honor societies: |
4 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
80 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Visit www.csusm.edu/sll for more information. |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Visit www.csusm.edu/sll for more information. |
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| International student organizations: |
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Visit www.csusm.edu/sll for more information. |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Visit www.csusm.edu/sll for more information. |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Tom Seitz,
Athletic Director |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
CSU San Marcos
Athletics
333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road
San Marcos, CA 92096-0001
(760) 750-7100 |
| Athletics homepage: |
www.csusm.edu/athletics/ |
| School colors: |
Blue & White |
| School mascot: |
Cougars |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | yes | NAIA |
| Men's cross-country | yes | NAIA |
| Men's golf | yes | |
| Men's soccer | yes | NAIA |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NAIA |
| Women's cross-country | yes | NAIA |
| Women's golf | yes | |
| Women's soccer | yes | NAIA |
| Women's softball | yes | NAIA |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NAIA |
| Women's volleyball | | |
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| Athletic facilities: |
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Track
Basketball courts
Fitness room
Volleyball courts |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
San Diego (35 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Carlsbad (10 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Campus (near campus) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Campus (near campus) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Not available at this time |
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Student Life
CSU San Marcos is committed to a student-centered focus. The campus is a gathering place for more than eighty student organizations, three sororities and two fraternities, multicultural programs, wellness programs, and an active student government, Associated Students Inc. (ASI). ASI offers recreation, intramural and club sports programs, and co-sponsors campus-wide events. Students will find a variety of concerts, exhibits, and lectures on and near the campus. The campus will opened the new Center for Children & Families in fall 2007 which provides additional on-campus childcare and opportunities for students to gain field experience with children.
The campus intercollegiate athletics program currently includes teams in golf, track, cross country, soccer, baseball and softball. Teams compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).
CSU San Marcos offers an unparalleled on-campus living experience for students. University Village Apartments houses more than 600 students in two and four bedroom apartments. Students and staff members, along with a Faculty in Residence, assist students in developing a dynamic living environment. Contact the Student and Life & Leadership Office for more information. The office also provides information and assistance for off-campus housing. |
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