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Program Dates and Costs

To better serve our students, the ALCI of CSU San Marcos is happy to use a rolling admissions process (no priority deadlines). 

We  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 include tuition, mandatory student fees and recreation fees.  English language support, academic/personal advising and tutoring services are also included. UAP students are responsible for paying for their own course textbooks, lab/course fees, etc. 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 below.

UAP 
Session/Semester Start Date End Date Tuition & Fees Per Semester Estimated Living Expenses Total Estimated Cost
Fall 2024 August 19 December 14 $8,950 $12,752 $21,702
Spring 2025 January 13 May 15 $8,950 $12,752 $21,702

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 
Session/Semester Start Date End Date Tuition & Fees Per Semester Estimated Living Expenses Total Estimated Cost
Spring 2nd Entry 2024  March 18 May 16 $4,300 $4,070 $8,370
Summer 2024 June 3 August 9 $4,650 $4,070 $8,720
Fall 2024 August 19 December 14 $6,150 $12,752 $18,902
Fall 2nd Entry 2024 October 17 December 14 $4,500 $6,376 $10,876
Spring 2025 January 13 May 15 $6,150 $12,752 $18,902

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.

 
Session/Semester Start Date End Date Tuition & Fees Per Semester Estimated Living Expenses Total Estimated Cost
Fall 2024

August 19

December 14 $6,750* $12,752 $19,502
Spring 2025

January 13

May 15 $6,750* $12,752 $19,502

 Study @ CSU San Marcos MBA Programs*

 
Session /Semester Tuition & Fees Estimated Living Expenses Total Estimated Cost
SMBA 10-units Fall 2024 $7,200** $12,752 $19,952
SMBA 10-units Spring  2025 $7,200** $12,752 $19,952

*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 
Session Priority Application Deadline   Start Date  End Date Tuition Cost

 Spring 2024

January 1, 2024  January 23 May 9  $2,400
Summer 2024  June 1, 2024  June 24  August 2 $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.