California State University--San Marcos User Reviews and Ratings
It's a school... I guess
By Evan M., 2018, From San Marcos, CA
Tbh if you compare the programs to surrounding universities of SoCal (SDSU, CSULB, CSUF, UCSD, UCI, UCLA) you will see that it's on the lower tier of schools. I believe the nickname around here is Palomar Extension Campus which comes the people who couldn't tag into a UC and the lack of admissions selectivity for freshman admissions. If you get C's in high school and have an average SAT score you can get into this school. The students reflect that. The administration is only here to make money and it's painfully obvious. They hire mainly adjunct faculty and it's on the pathetic end of what a 4 year university should be.
What best describes you? Alumni
Activities & Social Life
Score：1
City & Setting
Score：1
Classes & Teachers
Score：1
Dining & Food
Score：1
Dorms & Housing
Score：1
Health & Safety
Score：1
Safe School
By SD, From San diego
I went to this school because of location and affordability. There is a little to no student life because it is a commuter school. The school has many activities but students do not go.
What best describes you? Alumni
Activities & Social Life
Score：3
City & Setting
Score：3
Classes & Teachers
Score：5
Dining & Food
Score：2
Dorms & Housing
Score：3
Health & Safety
Score：4
Top university in Southern California
By IAMHE, From San Marcos, CA.
The 'Media Studies' program at CSUSM is rated one of the best in the country!
What best describes you? Alumni
Activities & Social Life
Score：5
City & Setting
Score：5
Classes & Teachers
Score：5
Dining & Food
Score：5
Dorms & Housing
Score：5
Health & Safety
Score：5
