Colleges Near San Marcos

Colleges and universities near me in the San Marcos, California area

There are 3 colleges in San Marcos and 38 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 278,747 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in California with a population of 83,781, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from San Marcos. Driving time to these schools from San Marcos should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of California San Diego in La Jolla which is ranked #89 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of California San Diego enrolling 42,006 students. In terms of affordability, MiraCosta College in Oceanside offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,104 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near San Marcos.
San Marcos, CA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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San Diego State University
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San Diego, CA

San Diego State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in California

  • 37,402enrollment
  • $13,017net price
  • 39%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1300SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.82Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

25 miles from San Marcos

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University of San Diego
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San Diego, CA

University of San Diego

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 8,815enrollment
  • $36,008net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.95Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 15

25 miles from San Marcos

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Pacific College of Health and Science San Diego
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San Diego, CA
 

Pacific College of Health and Science San Diego

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 989enrollment
  • $26,446net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

25 miles from San Marcos

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San Diego Christian College
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El Cajon, CA
 

San Diego Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 355enrollment
  • $33,393net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 900-1098SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

28 miles from San Marcos

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Design Institute of San Diego
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San Diego, CA
 

Design Institute of San Diego

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 101enrollment
  • $36,963net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

28 miles from San Marcos

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Southern California Seminary
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El Cajon, CA
 

Southern California Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 153enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

28 miles from San Marcos

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Professional Golfers Career College
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Temecula, CA
 

Professional Golfers Career College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 90enrollment
  • $28,639net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

27 miles from San Marcos

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San Joaquin Valley College Temecula
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Temecula, California
 

San Joaquin Valley College Temecula

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 704enrollment
  • $24,831net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

27 miles from San Marcos

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The University of America
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Temecula, California
 

The University of America

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 0enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

27 miles from San Marcos

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Cuyamaca College
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El Cajon, CA
 

Cuyamaca College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,043enrollment
  • $7,379net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

30 miles from San Marcos

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Newschool of Architecture and Design
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San Diego, CA
 

Newschool of Architecture and Design

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 294enrollment
  • $50,126net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

29 miles from San Marcos

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Point Loma Nazarene University
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San Diego, CA

Point Loma Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#20 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 4,319enrollment
  • $34,933net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1350SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

29 miles from San Marcos

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San Diego City College
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San Diego, CA

San Diego City College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 12,144enrollment
  • $6,933net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

29 miles from San Marcos

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FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising San Diego
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San Diego, CA
 

FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising San Diego

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 66enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

29 miles from San Marcos

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The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at San Diego
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San Diego, California
 

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at San Diego

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 139enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

29 miles from San Marcos

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Southwestern College
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Chula Vista, CA
 

Southwestern College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 16,530enrollment
  • $13,362net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

35 miles from San Marcos

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Saddleback College
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Mission Viejo, CA

Saddleback College

Public 2 Year

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  • 16,660enrollment
  • $6,940net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

41 miles from San Marcos

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Soka University of America
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Aliso Viejo, CA

Soka University of America

Private 4 Year

18 reviews

 

  • 455enrollment
  • $17,928net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1240-1440SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

43 miles from San Marcos

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Palomar College and is 1.3 miles from San Marcos. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Palomar College are $1,348 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Palomar College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.