Palomar College
Palomar College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in San Marcos, CA. It offers 230 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (1/1/1952 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 19,550 students attended Palomar College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 301 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 590 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 719 (full-time) and 598 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Palomar College is 38% and transfer-out rate is 8%. The retention rate is 70% at the school.
| Student Population | 19,550 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 38% |
| Number of Faculty | 891 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Palomar College is $10,650
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
45% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,553 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $10,650 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $3,553 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Palomar College offers 121 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 2,626 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 66 | 0 | 1,214 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 54 | 0 | 1,412 |
| Total | 121 | 0 | 2,626 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Palomar College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 2,626 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 1,214 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 1,412 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Small Business Administration/Management | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 0 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 19,550 students have enrolled into Palomar College. By gender, 10,538 male and 9,012 female students are attending the school.
There are 6,181 White (31.62%), 573 Black/African American (2.93%), 9,728 Hispanic (49.76%), 1,282 Asian (6.56%), and 11,435 students with other races. 92 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 19,550 | 10,538 | 9,012 |
| American Indian/Native American | 117 | 57 | 60 |
| Asian | 1,282 | 659 | 623 |
| Black/African American | 573 | 335 | 238 |
| Hispanic | 9,728 | 4,971 | 4,757 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 79 | 44 | 35 |
| White | 6,181 | 3,586 | 2,595 |
| Two More | 1,239 | 674 | 565 |
| Un-Known | 259 | 164 | 95 |
| Non-resident Alien | 92 | 48 | 44 |
Directory Information
- 1140 W. Mission, San Marcos, CA
- 760-744-1150
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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