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Palomar College

San Marcos, CA · Public · Certificate degrees · Suburb

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About Palomar College

Palomar College is a public community college in San Diego County, California. The main campus is in San Marcos and three centers and four education sites are located elsewhere throughout north San Diego County.

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Open

Acceptance

$5,763

Net price

17,712

Enrollment

38%

Grad rate

Report Card

C

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$5,763

Average net price

$1,354

In-state tuition

$10,650

Out-of-state tuition

Room & board

$1,062

Books & supplies

$14,360

Total cost of attendance

18%

Students receiving Pell grants

1%

Students with federal loans

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$4,268
$30–48K
$4,786
$48–75K
$7,710
$75–110K
$9,766
$110K+
$12,642

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$42,300

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$37,220

Median earnings (6 yrs)

38%

Graduation rate

70%

Retention rate

66%

Earn more than a HS grad

$6,186

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

17,712

Total enrollment

64%

Part-time

23

Avg. age at entry

54%

First-generation

Gender balance

45% women
55% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic
50%
White
32%
Asian
6%
Two or more races
6%
Black
3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%

Palomar College FAQ

Is Palomar College a public or private school?

Palomar College is a public institution located in San Marcos, CA.

What is the acceptance rate at Palomar College?

Palomar College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Palomar College cost?

The average annual net price at Palomar College is $5,763 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $1,354 in-state and $10,650 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Palomar College?

About 38% of students at Palomar College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Palomar College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Palomar College students earn a median of $42,300 per year.

How many students attend Palomar College?

Palomar College enrolls about 17,712 students.

Campus

Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Alan Islas · CC BY-SA 4.0. Additional images are representative.

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