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Acceptance Rate History
California State University-San Marcos
CA · Current rate: 96%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 95.7% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 95.19% | 14,774 | 14,064 |
| 2021 | 93.3% | 13,986 | 13,049 |
| 2020 | 79.42% | 15,413 | 12,241 |
| 2019 | 61.67% | 17,349 | 10,699 |
| 2018 | 58.42% | 17,649 | 10,311 |
| 2017 | 56.76% | 16,514 | 9,374 |
| 2016 | 51.84% | 15,366 | 7,965 |
| 2015 | 54.04% | 13,718 | 7,413 |
| 2014 | 61.8% | 12,838 | 7,934 |
| 2013 | 62.51% | 10,208 | 6,381 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
California State University-San Marcos's acceptance rate has increased from 62.5% in 2013 to 95.7% in 2026. The most notable shift occurred in 2020.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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