Founded in 1989, California State University San Marcos is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of San Marcos (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), California. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Temecula. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 31 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 