California State University-San Marcos
California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) is part of the 23-school California State University System. Located in San Marcos, CSUSM is a public university founded in 1989. They offer 62 bachelor’s degree programs, along with 15 master’s degrees through their four colleges. The university is located on 304-acres of land overlooking San Marcos. The area features some of the best beaches in the region and is just a short drive from the US-Mexico border. The student body has exceeded 17,000, making CSUSM one of the bigger schools in the area. Interestingly, 85% of the alumni stay in the local community.
The School of Nursing is part of the College of Education, Health and Human Services (CEHHS). These programs are accredited by the CCNE. CSUSM began offering the nursing programs in 2006, starting with the BSN program. They now offer a total of six different nursing programs, including the traditional BSN program, LVN to BSN, and MSN, and they opened a satellite campus in Temecula to accommodate the growing number of students. The MSN program offers two areas of concentration – Advanced Practice Nursing and Post-Masters Certificates. These programs are designed for students to complete part-time, while the BSN program is intended for full-time students.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students15,755 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio26:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate79% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 68 | 297 |
| Master's degree | 3 | 20 |
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MiraCosta College
9 miles away |
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25 miles away |
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University of California-Irvine
53 miles away |
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Career Care Institute, Moreno Valley
56 miles away |
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Santa Ana College
60 miles away |
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North Orange County ROP
64 miles away |
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Four - D College
64 miles away |
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Santa Barbara Business College - Rancho Mirage
64 miles away |
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Stanton University, Garden Grove
64 miles away |
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United Education International College (UEI), San Bernardino
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Senior College and University Commission 06/23/1993 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/25/2009 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 10/04/2012 - Current |
Admission
57%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 950 to 1130 |
| ACT | 18 to 23 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $55 |
| Graduates | $55 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | $396/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | $396/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | -- | -- | $17,820 |
| ADN | 70 | -- | -- | $27,720 |
| BSN | 125 | -- | -- | $49,500 |
| FNP | 50 | -- | -- | $19,800 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 80% of California State University-San Marcos's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 45% | $4,777 |
| Other Federal Grant | 4% | $1,392 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 61% | $2,287 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 42% | $5,199 |
| Federal Student Loans | 38% | $4,960 |
| Private Loans | 3% | $10,951 |
$10,454
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$6,575 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$7,882 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$12,416 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$16,316 |
| Over $110,000$18,645 |
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Student Population
14,615
Undergrads
1,140
Graduates
9,961
Women
5,794
Men
79%
Full-time
21%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Hispanic |
41% |
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White |
27% |
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Asian |
10% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
9% |
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Two or more races |
5% |
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Non-resident alien |
5% |
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Black/African American |
3% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School Nurses
- FNSNA Promise of Nursing Scholarships
- Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships
- Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship Program
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing.
