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Public Research University in San Marcos, CA. Operating on a semester system.

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San Marcos, CA
29K+ students
@californiastateusanm.edu

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29K+

Total Enrollment

Research University

Institution Type

6

Housing Buildings

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Life in San Marcos for California State University, San Marcos Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in San Marcos.

Timezone

Pacific Time (PT)

Median Rent

$2,200

Cost of Living Index

145

Student Population

20,000

City Transportation

Walkability

45

Bikeability

50

Public Transit

North County Transit District (NCTD), Breeze Bus

Nearest Airports

McClellan-Palomar Airport, San Diego International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Mediterranean

Avg Annual Temp

64.5°F

Avg Snowfall

0 in

Upcoming Events

What's happening at California State University, San Marcos

Spring 2026 Final Examinations

Campus-wide

The final examination period for the Spring 2026 semester concludes on May 14, 2026.

Transforming Higher Education Through Contemplative Practices

California State University San Marcos

A multi-day event (June 5-7) focused on integrating contemplative practices into higher education environments.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at California State University, San Marcos

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

Showing 5 of 5 known dorm and housing options.

Black Oak Hall

Capacity: 570

Room types: double

Block C Apartments

Capacity: 263

Room types: not specified

North Commons

Capacity: 356

Room types: quadruple

The QUAD

Capacity: 856

Room types: quad, triple, double, deluxe double, single, deluxe single

University Village Apartments (UVA)

Capacity: 680

Room types: single, double, triple

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Public

Email Domain

@californiastateusanm.edu

Official Website

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Current Term: Spring Semester 2026

Start: January 15, 2026

End: May 21, 2026

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