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Palomar College
Palomar College
SAN MARCOS, CA . 2 Year 3.8
#1368 in Best Colleges in America
1140 W MISSION SAN MARCOS, CA 92069

Overview

Palomar College is a public two-year community college located in San Marcos, California, USA. Founded in 1946, it is part of the California Community College System. The campus is beautifully situated, approximately 30 miles from San Diego, and offers over 250 associate degree and certificate programs across various fields, including arts, business, health, science, and social sciences. The college adopts a small-class teaching model with a student-to-faculty ratio of approximately 24:1, committed to providing students with a high-quality educational experience. Palomar College offers various learning formats, including traditional classroom instruction, online courses, and accelerated programs, to accommodate the diverse needs of students. The college also operates multiple educational centers, enabling students to attend classes at different locations. Tuition fees are affordable, with California residents paying just $46 per credit hour.

Rankings

  • 471

    #471 in Best Community Colleges in America

  • 6

    #6 6 in Best Community Colleges in California

  • Best Community Colleges in America 471 of 922

Academics

  • B Professors
  • BValue
  • BDiversity
  • ASafety
  • B Student Life
  • B+Location

Majors

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    1,419 Graduates
  • Social Science Research Methods
    401 Graduates
  • Natural Sciences
    294 Graduates
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
    245 Graduates
  • Business
    229 Graduates
  • Fire Protection and Prevention
    141 Graduates
  • Psychology
    122 Graduates
  • Child Care Provider
    117 Graduates
  • Accounting Technician and Bookkeeping
    99 Graduates
  • Sociology
    86 Graduates

Admissions

  • Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $4,544
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    79%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    33%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    78%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    5,331 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    12,235
  • Undergrads Over 25
    33%
  • Pell Grant
    33%
  • Varsity Athletes
    6%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    20:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    CCCAA

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