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Acceptance Chances
Can I get into California State University-San Marcos? These admission statistics provide an indication how difficult it is to get in and what your chances are. 7,413 out of 13,718 applicants or 54% were admitted making California State University-San Marcos a moderately competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Academically, it has very easy requirements for admission test scores. California State University San Marcos typically accepts and attracts B average high school students. Only 30% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 8,460 | 5,258 | 13,718 |
| Accepted | 4,663 | 2,750 | 7,413 |
| Acceptance Rate | 55% | 52% | 54% |
| Enrolled | 1,376 | 826 | 2,202 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 30% | 30% | 30% |
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Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT and ACT requirements for students to be admitted to California State University San Marcos and what score do you need to get in? The tables below describe the SAT and ACT test score percentile profile of the Fall 2015 starting class.
ACT Requirements
Admission data indicates that California State University-San Marcos regularly accepts students with ACTs of 18 and above. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 16 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 20 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 23 and above have very competitive chances. 31 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to California State University San Marcos.
SAT Requirements (New SAT)
Reporting indicates the school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 930 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 830. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1030 out of 1600. A competitive SAT score is critical as 88 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
| 25th Percentile Score | 75th Percentile Score | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Composite | 930 | 1130 |
| SAT Reading | 460 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 560 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
| ACT English | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Est. Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 23 and Above | Good | >69% |
| 20 to 23 | Avg + | 54%-69% |
| 18 to 20 | Avg - | 43%-54% |
| 16 to 18 | Reach | 33%-43% |
| Less than 16 | Low | <33% |
| SAT Score (NEW 1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1130 and Above | Good | >67% |
| 1030 to 1130 | Avg + | 54%-67% |
| 930 to 1030 | Avg - | 41%-54% |
| 830 to 930 | Reach | 29%-41% |
| Less than 830 | Low | <29% |
Estimated GPA Requirements
You will need about average high school grades to get into California State University San Marcos. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at California State University San Marcos was 3.18 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as California State University-San Marcos accepts 54% of students who apply.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 7% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 12% | Good |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 20% | Good |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 30% | Avg + |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 29% | Avg - |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 2% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | 0% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | 0% | Low |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to California State University San Marcos and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Recommended |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
Does accept high school AP credits or award dual credit towards both a college and high school degree?
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=366711 IPEDS survey data for California State University San Marcos.
