What division is Cal State-San Marcos?

Cal State-San Marcos competes at the NCAA Division II level in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA).

What GPA do you need for Cal State-San Marcos?

The average GPA at Cal State-San Marcos is 3.4. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Cal State-San Marcos?

Cal State-San Marcos has an enrollment of approximately 12,567 students in a suburban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Cal State-San Marcos?

Cal State-San Marcos has an acceptance rate of 95%.

How do I get recruited to play at Cal State-San Marcos?

To get recruited at Cal State-San Marcos, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Cal State-San Marcos' historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Cal State-San Marcos

San Marcos, CAD-IICalifornia Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA)

Updated July 13, 2026

HSIVisit athletics site

NCAA Division II

Division

12,567

Enrollment

3.4

Avg GPA

95%

Acceptance

79%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.3+ GPA bar.

Cal State-San Marcos is a NCAA Division II program in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA), located in San Marcos, CA. We map basketball and track & field at Cal State-San Marcos, with Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions and coaching staff and roster history for football and basketball. HSI designated institution.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.4

Acceptance

95%

Student:Faculty

24:1

Retention

79%

Campus & Location

Setting

Suburban

Climate

Moderate

Median Earnings

$48,673

Coaching Staff6 coaches across football and basketball

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About Cal State-San Marcos Athletics

Cal State-San Marcos is a NCAA Division II athletic program located in San Marcos, CA, competing in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA). With an enrollment of 12,567 students, Cal State-San Marcos offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. We map coaching staff and roster history for football and basketball at Cal State-San Marcos, visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Cal State-San Marcos is 3.4.

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