In the San Diego County foothills, San Marcos is a dynamic city a short hop from some of Southern California’s best beaches. Like many of Califronia's cities, San Marcos a social, culturally rich town alive with the great outdoors—beaches, mountains, and deserts—where adventures hover around every corner and the food is fantastic.
Experience San Marcos!
Region:
United States
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Subregion:
West
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City:
San Marcos
Population:
64,000
Native language:
English
Climate:
Dry
Type of area:
Bike-friendly
Mountains
Small town
Academic
Globally Recognized
San Marcos, West
CSU San Marcos Academic Program
Concurrent
Globally Recognized
San Marcos, West
California State University, San Marcos Concurrent Program
Language Pathway
Globally Recognized
San Marcos, West
CSU San Marcos English Language Pathway
Language Standalone
Globally Recognized
San Marcos, West
CSU San Marcos Language Standalone Program
Where Will You Live
California State University, San Marcos
Founded in 1989, California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) opened its doors to students in fall of 1990 and became the 20th campus in California State University’s 23-campus family. Today, more than 14,000 students attend the 304-acre campus in the foothills of northern San Diego County. From here, it is a short distance from some of Southern California’s best beaches and an hour from the US–Mexico border.
CSUSM is one of 34 public universities in the US recognized by the Carnegie Foundation in the Community Engagement Classification for both Curricular Engagement and Outreach & Partnerships.
Learn more at California State University San Marcos' official website.
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