Universities in San Marcos, USA
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Latest ranking updates related to universities in San Marcos
  • 06 Mar, 2024: Scimago Institutions Rankings updated with Texas State University ranked highest among 2 listed universities in San Marcos.
  • 19 Dec, 2023: Urap published most recent results of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance. Texas State University achieves position 1268.
  • 05 Dec, 2023: Latest QS World University Rankings: Sustainability from British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK. Texas State University in position #1201.
  • 27 Oct, 2023: Publication of GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking (Textile Science and Engineering). Texas State University with highest ranking among universities in San Marcos ranked #201.

Rankings of universities in San Marcos, USA 2024

Student satisfaction: 4.5 / 5.0 (based on 2535 student ratings)
  • #160 
  • #1001 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #583 
  • #501 
Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education US College Rankings
[Published 14 September, 2021]
  • #318 
  • #2157 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 15 more rankings of Texas State University and subject specific rankings for 7 subjects

#2
USA

University of St Augustine for Health Sciences

Student satisfaction: 4.0 / 5.0 (based on 19 student ratings)
  • #703 
  • #4229 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

  • #456 
  • #401 
Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education US College Rankings
[Published 14 September, 2021]
  • #362 
  • #2712 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #365 
  • #376 
Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only)
[Published 11 November, 2021]
Show 5 more rankings of California State University San Marcos


#4
Mexico

Institute of Technology of San Marcos

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Highest subject rankings of universities in San Marcos

Law GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#101 
Texas State University
Computer Science Payscale College Salary Report - Best Schools by Majors
#166 
Texas State University
Education US News: Best Grad Schools (US)
#168 
Texas State University
Civil Engineering GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#201 
Texas State University
Geography GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#201 
Texas State University
Nursing & Health Care Payscale College Salary Report - Best Schools by Majors
#399 
Texas State University
Agriculture URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#883 
Texas State University

San Marcos Key Facts for International Students

3 out of 4 Universities in San Marcos Ranked in at least one ranking

19 Different Rankings list Universities in San Marcos (14 institution and 5 subject rankings)

2 Global Rankings rank Universities in San Marcos Among TOP 200

Population: 93000

Elevation: 177 m. above sea level

Time: GMT -8

District/province: California, San Diego County

Living costs for students in San Marcos:
  • Big Mac price (USA average): 5.15 US$ (16% more expensive than in United Kingdom)
  • Plug Type A
    • Residential voltage: 120 V
    • Frequency: 60 Hz
  • Plug Type B
    • Residential voltage: 120 V
    • Frequency: 60 Hz

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FAQ

Texas State University ranks #1 in San Marcos in our meta ranking composed of 112 university rankings.

Among all universities in San Marcos Texas State University is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 23 rankings where Texas State University is listed.

Texas State University is ranked best in San Marcos for Law (Law). See all rankings for the Texas State University.

Texas State University is ranked best in San Marcos for Computer Science (Computer Science). See all rankings for the Texas State University.

Texas State University is ranked best in San Marcos for Education (Education). See all rankings for the Texas State University.

Texas State University is ranked best in San Marcos for Engineering (Civil Engineering). See all rankings for the Texas State University.

Texas State University is ranked best in San Marcos for Social Studies & Humanities (Geography). See all rankings for the Texas State University.

Texas State University is ranked best in San Marcos for Medicine & Health (Nursing & Health Care). See all rankings for the Texas State University.

Texas State University is ranked best in San Marcos for Agriculture (Agriculture). See all rankings for the Texas State University.

Ranking publishers

British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK

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CWUR Center for World University Rankings

Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:

Research Performance: 40%

  • Research Output: 10%
  • High-Quality Publications: 10%
  • Influence: 10%
  • Citations: 10%

Quality of Education: 25%

Alumni Employment: 25%

Quality of Faculty: 10%

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Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands

Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:

Scientific Impact Number of Publications Collaboration Open Access Gender Diversity

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Forbes

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MONEY

Criteria used in ranking -MONEY Best Colleges in America, ranked by value:

Quality of education 33.33% Affordability 33.33% Outcomes 33.33%

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Criteria used in ranking -MONEY Colleges That Add the Most Value:

Quality of education 33.33% Affordability 33.33% Outcomes 33.33%

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Payscale

Criteria used in ranking -Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only):

Ranking is based on ROI

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Scimago Institutions

Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:

Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%

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StuDocu

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THE Times Higher Education, UK

Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:

30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)

  • Reputation survey: 15%
  • Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
  • Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
  • Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
  • Institutional income: 2.25%

30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)

  • Reputation survey: 18%
  • Research income: 6%
  • Research productivity: 6%

30% Citations (Research Influence)

7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)

  • Proportion of international students: 2.5%
  • Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
  • International collaboration: 2.5%

2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"

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Urap

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Us News

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Wallstreet Journal USA & THE Times Higher Education, UK

Criteria used in ranking -Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education US College Rankings:

Outcomes 40% (employability) Resources 30% Engagement 20% (teaching) Environment 10% (diversity)

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Washington Monthly

Criteria used in ranking -Washington Monthly - National Universities:

Social Mobility 33.33%
Research 33.33%
Community and National Service 33.33%

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Webometrics

Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:

Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%

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