California State University-San Marcos Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
9,929

Full + Part time Students
1:23

Faculty to Student Ratio
14%

Transfer Student Ratio
$15.1K

Avg. Financial Aid

The American Language and Culture Institute (ALCI) is the English language program at California State University San Marcos. We offer many programs for international students and travelers. The ALCI welcomes more than 100 students each year from countries including Brazil, China, Colombia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, El Salvador, Finland, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mali, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam, and others. Instructors in our Intensive Academic Preparation program have Master's Degrees and several years of teaching experience. Our average class size is 15 students. The average student age is 22 years old, but older students are welcome to join us.

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Overview

Total Faculty	289
Full-Time Undergraduate	7,802
Part-Time Undergraduate	2,127
Application Acceptance Rate	59%
Transfer Students	1,350
Programs	37 Programs
Courses	1,679 Courses
Equivalencies	1,574 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$6,452
Out-of-State Tuition	$18,110
Books and Supplies	$1,737
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	41%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$6,655
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	47%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$8,413

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

The mission of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at California State University, San Marcos is to provide access to postsecondary education by eliminating or reducing financial barriers to your academic success. You have made an important decision and one of the most important financial investments you will make in your lifetime: a college education. This investment includes planning your college and learning experienece.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

Have a cumulative transfer GPA of 2.0 or better (2.4 for non-residents).
Official Transcripts:

The submission of official transcripts from all previously attended postsecondary institutions is required.
Other Requirements:

Are in good standing at the last institution of attendance.
Apply Here:

www.csumentor.edu/AdmissionApp/

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Have completed the four Basic Skills General Education requirements (one course in each area: Oral Communication, Written Communication, Critical Thinking, and Quantitative Reasoning/Mathematics) with a grade of "C" or higher.
Credits (Min/Max):

The maximum credits that can be transfered are 70 semester hours. You must complete 124 semester hours at CSUSM for a bachelor's degree. Have completed at least 60 transferable semester units. Have completed a minimum of 30 semester units in G.E.D.