California State University-San Marcos

California State University San Marcos is a public university founded in 1989. Located on 304-acres of land overlooking San Marcos and just a short drive from the US-Mexico border, CSUSM offers 62 bachelor’s degree programs, along with 15 master’s degrees through their four colleges. The student body has exceeded 17,000, making CSUSM one of the bigger schools in the area. 85% of alumni stay in the local area after graduating and are active members of the community by volunteering for organizations such as Toys for Tots or Habitat for Humanity.

The School of Nursing is part of the College of Education, Health and Human Services (CEHHS). These programs are accredited by the CCNE. CSUSM began offering the nursing programs in 2006, starting with the BSN program. They now offer a total of six different nursing programs, including the traditional BSN program, LVN to BSN, and MSN, and they opened a satellite campus in Temecula to accommodate the growing number of students. The MSN program offers two areas of concentration – Advanced Practice Nursing and Post-Masters Certificates. These programs are designed for students to complete part-time, while the BSN program is intended for full-time students.

California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) is a public university based in San Marcos, California. Established in 1989 as the 20th campus of the California State University system, CSUSM was founded with an emphasis on experiential and interdisciplinary learning opportunities for students to complete their studies. The university currently offers 62 bachelor’s degrees and 15 master's degrees through its four colleges: Arts & Humanities; Business Administration; Education; Engineering & Sciences.

The land where CSUSM stands today used to be part of a large ranch owned by pioneer John Spreckels. After his death in 1928, his heirs donated this property to the state for construction of one of six new branch campuses planned under

California State University San Marcos is a public university in the California State University System. Founded in 1989, CSUSM has grown to become one of the largest universities in North County with 17,000 students and four colleges. 

The university offers 62 bachelor’s degree programs along with 15 master’s degrees. With an emphasis on career-oriented education and student success, CSUSM strives to create a welcoming environment for all students. Located just minutes from some of San Diego's most beautiful beaches, CSUSM provides numerous opportunities for hands-on learning experiences as well as internships and community outreach programs that put students on track for successful careers in their fields of study.

Location: United States, California