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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:

To better serve our students, the ALCI of CSU San Marcos is happy to announce that we are now using a rolling admissions process (no priority deadlines). 

We continue to recommend submitting applications as early as possible.  We encourage our students and partners to keep in mind visa timelines, university class enrollment, housing, travel plans and other factors during this time.

University Access Program (UAP)

This innovative program offers qualified students a dedicated advisor and the opportunity to earn university credits towards a bachelor's degree or select master's degrees at CSU San Marcos.  Costs includes tuition, mandatory student fees and recreation fees.  English language support, academic/personal advising and tutoring services are also included.  Health insurance is required and is an additional cost.  ASK ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS (alci@csusm.edu). Applicants must submit a bank statement, dated within the past 6 months, showing a balance equal to or greater than the total estimated cost shown above.

UAP Fees
Session/Semester Start Date End Date Tuition & Fees Per Semester Estimated Living Expenses Total Estimated Cost
Summer 2023 June 5 August 11 Contact ALCI $4,070 Contact ALCI
Fall 2023 August 21 December 16 $8,650 $8,140 $16,790
Spring 2024 January 16 May 16 $8,650 $8,140 $16,790


Intensive English Pathway (IEP) and Undergraduate/Graduate Conditional Admission*

The premier Intensive English Pathway Program accepts students of all levels of English ability and offers qualified students an option to take English language courses along with university courses.

IEP Fees
Session/Semester Start Date End Date Tuition & Fees Per Semester Estimated Living Expenses Total Estimated Cost
Spring 2nd Entry 2023  March 20  May 18 $4,300 $4,070 $8,370
Summer 2023 June 5 August 11 $4,650 $4,070 $8,720
Fall 2023 August 21 December 16 $5,950 $8,140 $14,090
Fall 2nd Entry 2023 October 16 December 16 $4,300 $4,070 $8,370
Spring 2024 January 16 May 16 $5,950 $8,140 $14,090

Costs includes tuition, mandatory student fees and recreation fees. Book fees are included.  Health insurance is highly recommended and is an additional cost. 

Applicants must submit a bank statement, dated within the past 6 months, showing a balance equal to or greater than the total estimated cost shown above.

*Conditional Admission tuition, fees, and estimated living expenses are different for students seeking conditional admission to CSU San Marcos.  Please refer to the Tuition and Fees page under International Admissions for total estimated costs for undergraduate and graduate programs.

Study @ CSU San Marcos

Study @ CSU San Marcos is a non-degree program for visiting/fee-paying international students who want to enroll in university classes (undergraduate or graduate) for credit for one or two semesters at California State University San Marcos.

Study @ CSU San Marcos Fees
Session/Semester Start Date End Date Tuition & Fees Per Semester Estimated Living Expenses Total Estimated Cost
Fall 2023

August 21

December 16 $6,350* $8,140 $14,490
Spring 2024

January 16

May 16 $6,350* $8,140 $14,490

 Study @ CSU San Marcos MBA Programs*

Study @ CSU San Marcos MBA Fees
Session /Semester Tuition & Fees Estimated Living Expenses Total Estimated Cost
SMBA 10-units Fall $7,200** $8,140 $15,340
SMBA 10-units Spring     $7,200** $8,140 $15,340

*Standard tuition rate includes registration for 12 units for undergraduate programs, 9 units for graduate programs and mandatory student fees/recreation fees.  Study @ CSUSM students are responsible for paying for their own course textbooks, lab fees, etc. Health insurance highly recommended and is an additional costs.

**A student can mix graduate MBA courses with undergraduate courses for prorated costs. Please contact the ALCI for specific tuition details. 

Applicants must submit a bank statement, dated within the past 6 months, showing a balance equal to or greater than the total estimated cost shown above.

Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language (TESL/TEFL) Certificate

TESL/TEFL Fees
Session Priority Application Deadline   Start Date  End Date Tuition Cost

Summer 2023 

June 1, 2023  June 26  August 4 $2,400
 Spring 2024 January 1, 2024  January 23 May 10  $2,400

Please note that tuition and fees and deadlines are subject to change without notice. All costs are in USD. For the most up-to-date information, please contact ALCI at alci@csusm.edu.