California State University San Marcos (CSUSM), founded in 1989, is a rapidly growing university with a current enrollment of over 9,700 students and is projected to continue to grow. Located in San Marcos, California, a city of 82,700 approximately 35 miles north of San Diego, CSUSM serves northern San Diego County and southern Riverside and Orange Counties, one of the fastest growing regions in Southern California. While convenient to the urban amenities of San Diego and Los Angeles, the campus enjoys a high quality of life enhanced by nearby ocean beaches, mountains and deserts, and a deservedly famous climate. Our student population reflects the rich ethnic and racial diversity of the region.