Acceptance Rate History
California State University-San Marcos Acceptance Rate (2013–2024)
CA · Current rate: 95.1%
What is California State University-San Marcos's acceptance rate in 2024?
California State University-San Marcos's acceptance rate in 2024 is 95.1%, down from 95.7% in 2023.
College Scorecard, 2024
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 95.1% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023 | 95.7% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 95.2% | 14,774 | 14,064 |
| 2021 | 93.3% | 13,986 | 13,049 |
| 2020 | 79.4% | 15,413 | 12,241 |
| 2019 | 61.7% | 17,349 | 10,699 |
| 2018 | 58.4% | 17,649 | 10,311 |
| 2017 | 56.8% | 16,514 | 9,374 |
| 2016 | 51.8% | 15,366 | 7,965 |
| 2015 | 54.0% | 13,718 | 7,413 |
| 2014 | 61.8% | 12,838 | 7,934 |
| 2013 | 62.5% | 10,208 | 6,381 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
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Trend Analysis
California State University-San Marcos's acceptance rate has increased from 62.5% in 2013 to 95.1% in 2024. The most notable shift occurred in 2020.
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