California State University, San Marcos College Portrait

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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	9,722

Undergraduate Student Demographic Breakdown
Gender
Total Undergraduate Students	8,851

Women	5,382	61%
Men	3,469	39%

Race/Ethnicity
American Indian / Alaskan Native	60	1%
Asian	885	10%
African American / Black	245	3%
Hispanic	2,532	29%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	47	1%
White	3,872	44%
Two or More Races	262	3%
International	149	2%
Race/Ethnicity Not Reported	799	9%

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

California	97%
Other US States & Territories	1%
Other Countries	2%
Residency Unknown	<1%

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