Cal State San Marcos
California State University, San Marcos · San Marcos, CA · Public · csusm.edu
Billed cost for 2026–27
First year, living on campus, before financial aid
ChargeIn-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees
Room
Meal plan
Billed total$26,036$40,166
Not in the billed total
- one-time fees on your first bill
Financial aid is figured from the college’s cost of attendance: in‑state and $42,818 out‑of‑state. Estimate your price after aid
From the college’s tuition and fees, housing, dining and cost of attendance pages, checked Oct 28, 2026.
- 95%
- Undergrads
- 14,877
- 55%
- 79%
- $17,350
College Scorecard, as of June 10, 2026
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- Cal Poly Pomona$25,520$39,650
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- Fresno State$20,045$34,175
- Cal State Fullerton$28,287$42,417
- Cal State Long Beach$25,626$39,756
- Cal State LA$25,502$39,632
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- CSUN$23,323$37,453
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- San Diego State University$33,057$50,295
- San Francisco State University$28,864$42,994
- San Jose State University$28,578$42,708