San Marcos, CA · Public university · Suburb (large)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $7,733 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $19,613 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,972 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,144 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $19,750 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $10,774 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $8,976 less than the sticker price — about 45% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-I |
| Men’s varsity sports (5) | Track & Field (64), Baseball (39), Soccer (29), Basketball (16), Golf (10) |
| Women’s varsity sports (6) | Track & Field (136), Soccer (32), Softball (26), Basketball (18), Volleyball (18), Golf (10) |
| Softball conference | CCAA |
| Head softball coach | A.J. Robinson |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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