California State University, San Marcos College Portrait

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Students
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Admissions
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Student Experiences
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Majors, Graduation and Next Steps
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Student Success & Progress
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Student Learning Outcomes
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Undergraduate and Graduate Student Total
Total Students	10,610

Undergraduate Student Demographic Breakdown
Gender
Total Undergraduate Students	9,929

Women	5,993	60%
Men	3,936	40%

Race/Ethnicity
American Indian / Alaskan Native	45	<1%
Asian	920	9%
African American / Black	276	3%
Hispanic	3,226	32%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	35	<1%
White	3,874	39%
Two or More Races	464	5%
International	198	2%
Race/Ethnicity Not Reported	891	9%

Geographic Distribution (Degree-Seeking)
Where do CSUSM undergraduates call home?

California	98%
Other US States & Territories	<1%
Other Countries	2%

How old are CSUSM undergraduates?
Average Age	23
Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older	21%

Low Income Students
% of Undergraduate Students Who Are Low Income Students	40%