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San Marcos.
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Study in Southern California
California State University San Marcos is
located in the heart of coastal southern California, which is a wonderful
place to live while studying in the United States. A short distance from
the campus we have some of California's most beautiful beaches and
coastline where you can surf, swim, and sail. We are also near mountains
and deserts, where you can hike, ski, bicycle, and camp. In our ideal
climate outdoor activities can be enjoyed all year.
The city of
San Diego (eighth largest in the U.S.) is 50 kilometers from the
campus. It is famous for its cultural activities, the
San Diego Zoo and Sea
World, and has
professional baseball, football, and soccer teams. Just south of San Diego
is Mexico, with its own cultural opportunities, and 150 kilometers north
of the university are the attractions of the Los Angeles region, including
Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Disneyland.
The population of the region is a mixture
of cultures from around the world. International students can easily find
international groups, restaurants, and food markets that will make them
feel at home in southern California.
Campus Life
California State University San Marcos is a
small, friendly campus located in a safe, suburban city surrounded by
rolling hills and scenic views. The campus has many facilities available
to students, including a modern library, computer rooms, a language
laboratory, a dining hall, and a student health center.
One of the best ways for international
students to expand their social contacts and circle of friends is to join
one of the more than 80 student clubs at CSUSM, including the
International Club. Campus life
includes intramural sports, musical performances, dances, lectures and
special events sponsored by Associated Students.
Train Service on Campus
There is a train station on campus
providing easy access to a light rail system, called The Sprinter,
across northern San Diego from Escondido to Oceanside, with easy
connections to the cities of San Diego and Los Angeles. For $49 per
month San Marcos students can ride the Sprinter to and from campus, day
and night. Check out the
Sprinter.
The CSU San Marcos Profile
California State University San Marcos was founded in 1989
as the 20th campus of the California State University system, which is the
largest system of public higher education offering bachelors and
masters degrees in the U.S.
Students
Total Enrollment:
8,377 (Spring 2007)
Undergraduate:
7,250
Graduate/Professional:
1,127
Student Profile
63%
Female; 37% Male
International Students (F-1):
125
Faculty
230
full-time faculty, 100% of whom hold a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree.
250
part-time faculty, 38% of whom hold a Ph.D. equivalent terminal degree.
54% of the faculty are women.
Accreditation
CSUSM is fully accredited by
the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Campus Safety
The University has its
own police department on campus and provides many services for the
protection and safety of the campus community. Students can feel secure
using campus facilities at all times, day and night.
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