California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, California · ★ 3.5 / 5 Overall (2 Student Reviews)
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California State University San Marcos is a public university in San Marcos, California, founded in 1989 as the 21st campus of the California State University system. It offers bachelor's, master's, credential, and joint doctoral programs, including a doctoral program with the University of California, San Diego. The university is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and ABET, and its Cougars compete in NCAA Division II as members of the California Collegiate Athletic Association.
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Ranked #16 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
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Ranked #73 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
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Ranked #285 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
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333 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, California, 92096-0001
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