California State University San Marcos

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #1480 United States of America #344

Campus of California State University San Marcos

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Institution Info

Founded: 1989
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 16,367 students
Faculty: 1 647
Endowment: $31.2M
Website: http://www.csusm.edu

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California State University San Marcos is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1989. It is a globally recognized institution. The university has approximately 16K students, an endowment of $31.2M.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #1480 · Ranked	71,28

Research Output via OpenAlex

192

h-index

228,703

Citations

4,516

Publications

2,434

i10-index

1,57

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is California State University San Marcos's global ranking?

California State University San Marcos is ranked #1,480 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #344 position.

When was California State University San Marcos founded?

California State University San Marcos was founded in 1989, making it 37 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend California State University San Marcos?

California State University San Marcos has a student body of approximately 16,367 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 9:1.

What is California State University San Marcos's research output?

California State University San Marcos has produced 4,516 research publications with 228,703 total citations and an h-index of 192, according to OpenAlex data.

What is California State University San Marcos's endowment?

California State University San Marcos has an endowment of approximately $31.2M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.