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Campus safety at California State University-San Marcos

San Marcos, California · Public · 14,877 undergrads

California State University-San Marcos reported 20 violent crimes and 10 property crimes on or near campus in 2023.

Crimes reported in 2023

Counts from the college's yearly federal safety report: on campus, on streets next to it, and at buildings it owns or uses elsewhere. They're counts, not rates, so bigger campuses report more, and a low count can also mean fewer people came forward.

Violent crimesCampus Safety and Security (Clery Act), 2023
20
Sexual assaultsCampus Safety and Security (Clery Act), 2023
17
Aggravated assaultsCampus Safety and Security (Clery Act), 2023
3
Dating violence, domestic violence and stalkingCampus Safety and Security (Clery Act), 2023
18
Hate crimesCampus Safety and Security (Clery Act), 2023
2
Property crimes (burglary, car theft, arson)Campus Safety and Security (Clery Act), 2023
10
BurglariesCampus Safety and Security (Clery Act), 2023
3

Arrests in 2023

DrugsCampus Safety and Security (Clery Act), 2023
17
AlcoholCampus Safety and Security (Clery Act), 2023
7
WeaponsCampus Safety and Security (Clery Act), 2023
4

Students sent to campus discipline in 2023

DrugsCampus Safety and Security (Clery Act), 2023
21
AlcoholCampus Safety and Security (Clery Act), 2023
6
Where these numbers come from
  • Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
  • Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)

Updated Oct 31, 2026Spot a mistake?How we get our numbers