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Total Enrollment
Research University
Institution Type
6
Housing Buildings
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Life in San Marcos for California State University, San Marcos Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in San Marcos.
Timezone
Pacific Time (PT)
Median Rent
$2,600
Cost of Living Index
145
Student Population
45,000
City Transportation
Walkability
41
Bikeability
35
Public Transit
North County Transit District bus service, SPRINTER light rail
Nearest Airports
McClellan-Palomar Airport, San Diego International Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Mediterranean
Avg Annual Temp
64°F
Avg Snowfall
0 in
Campus Operations Snapshot
Parking and Transit
Lot B
surface_lot
General parking; pay station available.
Lot C
surface_lot
General parking; pay station available.
Lot F
surface_lot
General parking; pay station available.
Lot N
surface_lot
General parking; pay station available.
Parking Structure 1 (PS1)
garage
Levels 1-5 available for general parking.
Parking Structure 2 (PS2)
garage
No parking allowed on levels 1-5 from 2:00 AM - 5:00 AM daily.
Lots X, Y, Z
surface_lot
Discounted lots; no overnight parking allowed.
Upcoming Events
What's happening at California State University, San Marcos
Summer Session 3 Classes Begin
July 8, 2026 at All Day
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at California State University, San Marcos
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
5 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.
Black Oak Hall
Capacity: 450
Room types: single, double
Block C Apartments
Capacity: 263
Room types: not specified
North Commons
Capacity: 332
Room types: single, double
The QUAD
Capacity: 500
Room types: single, double
University Village Apartments (UVA)
Capacity: 680
Room types: single, double, triple
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Control
Public
Email Domain
@californiastateusanm.edu
Official Website
Visit Website →Current Term: Spring Semester 2026
Start: January 1, 2026
End: May 21, 2026
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