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2026-27 cycleSan Marcos, CA
California State University-San Marcos
California State University-San Marcos is a public university located in San Marcos, California. As part of the 23-campus California State University system, CSUSM is recognized for high social mobility and strong programs in business administration, nursing, kinesiology, and computer science.
Acceptance rate
95%
Undergrad enrollment
14,999
Test policy
Test blind
Application fee
$70
Application deadlines
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Regular DecisionPriority deadline for impacted programs | December 1, 2026 |
| Regular DecisionPriority filing deadline | December 31, 2026 |
| TransferFall 2027 priority transfer deadline | December 31, 2026 |
| Regular DecisionGeneral application deadline | February 28, 2027 |
| TransferFall 2027 general transfer deadline | February 28, 2027 |
| Financial AidPriority FAFSA / California Dream Act deadline | March 2, 2027 |
| ScholarshipGeneral scholarship application deadline | March 2, 2027 |
| Regular DecisionExtended application deadline | April 30, 2027 |
Supplemental essay prompts
No supplemental essays required
California State University-San Marcos does not require school-specific supplemental essays for the 2026-27 cycle. Your personal statement carries the application.
Data gathered August 2026.