
Program Dates and Costs
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). Submission deadlines to be announced.
Session/Semester | Start Date | End Date | Tuition & Fees Per Semester | Estimated Living Expenses | Total Estimated Cost |
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Fall 2022 | August 22 | December 17 | $8,650 | $8,140 | $16,790 |
Spring 2023 | January 17 | May 18 | $8,650 | $8,140 | $16,790 |
Summer 2023 | June 5 | August 11 | $5,950 | $4,070 | $10,020 |
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.
Session/Semester | Start Date | End Date | Tuition & Fees Per Semester | Estimated Living Expenses | Total Estimated Cost |
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Fall 2022 | August 22 | December 17 | $5,950 | $8,140 | $14,090 |
Fall 2nd Entry 2022 | October 17 | December 17 | $4,300 | $4,070 | $8,370 |
Spring 2023 | January 17 | May 18 | $5,950 | $8,140 | $14,090 |
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 |
Costs includes tuition, mandatory student fees and recreation fees. Book fees are included. Health insurance is required 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.
Session/Semester | Start Date | End Date | Tuition & Fees Per Semester | Estimated Living Expenses | Total Estimated Cost |
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Fall 2022 |
August 22 |
December 17 | $6,350* | $8,140 | $14,490 |
Spring 2023 |
January 17 |
May 18 | $6,350* | $8,140 | $14,490 |
Study @ CSU San Marcos MBA Programs*
Session /Semester | Tuition & Fees | Estimated Living Expenses | Total Estimated Cost |
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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 and 9 units for graduate programs. Study @ CSUSM students are responsible for paying for their own course textbooks, lab fees, etc. Health insurance is required and is an additional cost.
**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
Session | Priority Application Deadline | Start Date | End Date | Tuition Cost |
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Summer 2022 | June 1, 2022 | June 27 | August 5 | $2,400 |
Spring 2023 | January 1, 2023 | January 24 | May 11 | $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.