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Palomar College
Palomar College is a large, public institution located in San Marcos, ca. Palomar College offers associate degrees or certifications in 140 majors.
Key stats
2 Year, Public
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15,057 undergraduates
$1,348 undergraduate tuition
Academics
The degree or certification you pursue is major! Palomar College is known for its top major, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Their student-faculty ratio is 21:1.
Graduation Rate
Retention Rate
21
:1
Student to faculty ratio
Popular programs
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Other
Law and Legal Studies
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Popular majors
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Social Sciences, General
Biological and Physical Sciences
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Fire Protection
Psychology, General
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Annual tuition & cost
In state
Annual tuition
$1,348
Additional expenses
Books & supplies
$1,152
Cost of attendance*
$2,500
Out of state
Annual tuition
$10,644
Additional expenses
Books & supplies
$1,152
Cost of attendance*
$11,796
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*Cost of attendance is the average of annual expenses including tuition, books, room, board, and other living estimated living expenses.
Student population
Who’s going to be there? Palomar College has a total enrollment of 15,057, with gender‑binary students split 53% male and 47% female.
Total enrollment
17,655Enrollment by gender
Male
Female
Student type
Full-time
Enrollment & ethnicity
White %
33%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
49%
Asian %
6%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
6%
Unknown %
3%
Campus info
Frequently asked questions
Get answers to common questions about Palomar College so you have more information to help you figure out where you want to apply.
Where is Palomar College?
Palomar College is located in San Marcos, ca.
How much does it cost for 2 years at Palomar College?
The estimated cost for 2 years at Palomar College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $5,000 .
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