California State University, San Marcos Testing Policy

Test Optional: Yes

Self-Reporting Allowed: Yes

California State University, San Marcos is test optional, meaning applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. The university also allows self-reporting of scores, which allows students to share their test results without submitting official documentation at the application stage. Notably, 0% of applicants submitted SAT scores, and 0% submitted ACT scores, indicating that none of the applicants chose to provide these standardized test results.