Palomar College
San Marcos, CA · Public · Certificate degrees · Suburb
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About Palomar College
Palomar College is a large, public institution in San Marcos, CA, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 17,712 students. 38% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $42,300.
Open
Acceptance
$5,763
Net price
17,712
Enrollment
38%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
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Admissions
Open admissions
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SAT average
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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
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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
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
Race & ethnicity
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