California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) is a public university located in San Marcos, California, within the North San Diego County region. As of Fall 2023, the university enrolls over 14,000 undergraduate students, offering 43 bachelor's degree programs, 24 master's programs, and a joint doctoral program with UC San Diego. CSUSM is recognized for its commitment to community engagement, diversity, and student success. The campus has experienced significant growth, with a 15% increase in enrollment since 2015, and ongoing construction projects to accommodate this expansion . Notably, the university's engineering program, launched in 2019, has rapidly grown to serve 2,000 students, prompting plans for a new $110 million facility dedicated to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines . CSUSM's strategic initiatives, including guaranteed admissions agreements with local school districts and community colleges, underscore its role in fostering educational opportunities within the region.
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