California State University, San Marcos Historical Acceptance Rate

Historical Acceptance Rates

California State University, San Marcos has seen a dramatic increase in its overall acceptance rate, which is reported at 95.1% for the application year 2024, up from 97.4% in 2023. The number of applicants also rose significantly, with 19,721 applicants in 2024 compared to 17,207 in 2023. Historical trends indicate a consistent upward trajectory in acceptance rates over the years, from 62% in 2019 to 79.4% in 2020, and maintaining above 93% since 2021. The number of accepted students has similarly grown, with 18,755 students admitted in 2024 and 16,765 in 2023, reflecting the university's expanding capacity to accommodate applicants.