Palomar College

2 Year
San Marcos, CA
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Overview

Total enrollment

19,550

Location San Marcos, California
Website palomar.edu
Type Public 2 Year
Setting Small City

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing No
Level of Study Undergrad

Palomar College is a public community college located in San Marcos, California, approximately 35 miles north of downtown San Diego. The main campus, situated on 200 acres in northern San Diego County, features modern academic facilities and education centers amid rolling hills and native coastal sage scrub habitat. The college, established in 1946, serves the region through its main campus and education centers in Fallbrook, Rancho Bernardo, and Escondido. Palomar offers more than 250 associate degree and certificate programs, with notable strengths in nursing, fire technology, emergency medical education, and performing arts. The campus includes dedicated facilities for STEM education, a newly constructed Library/Learning Resource Center, and a planetarium that serves both students and the community.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Open Admission

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Annual Cost to Attend

California Resident Tuition

$1,354

Out of State Resident Tuition

$10,650

Breakdown

Tuition $1,354
Books and Supplies $1,062
Other Fees $66
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $25,804
Budget for Other Expenses $6,930
Total One Year Cost $35,216

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$39,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Palomar College are Liberal Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, and General Studies. 36% of students major in Liberal Arts and Humanities, 16% in Social Sciences, and 7% in General Studies.