Palomar College
San Marcos,
CA
•2-Year Public•
Palomar College Admissions
It is not competitive to get into Palomar College.
If you want to apply to Palomar College, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.
Palomar College Admissions Stats at a Glance
The following is an overiew of some of Palomar College's admissions stats.
| Palomar College 2023 | Admissions Statistics |
|---|---|
| Admissions Test Policy | Not optional |
| Waitlist | Yes |
Palomar College Application Deadlines
These are the application deadlines for Palomar College.
| Application Type | Offered | Application Deadline | Notification Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision I | No | – | – |
| Early Decision II | – | – | – |
| Early Action | No | – | – |
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Palomar College does not offer early decision or early action.
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Transferring to Palomar College
Transfer student admissions is not competitive.
For Students Waitlisted to Palomar College
Palomar College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.
What's Most Important for Getting Into Palomar College?
Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the areas where you're strong. What does Palomar College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.
Make sure to check with Palomar College for more information on admission factors.
Palomar College Application Requirements
Double check with Palomar College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
GPA and Testing
What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Palomar College?
Palomar College has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.
About GPAs
Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.
An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.
Standardized Test Scores
Palomar College is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.
More Information on Transferring to Palomar College
For transfer students, it is not competitive to get admitted to Palomar College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.
Transfer students can enroll in Palomar College during the following terms:
• Fall Term
• Winter Term
• Spring Term
• Winter Term
• Summer Term
Palomar College Admissions FAQs
Can I defer my acceptance to Palomar College?
❌ Students who are admitted to Palomar College must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.
Does Palomar College accept transfer credits?
✅ Palomar College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Palomar College accepts:
• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES
Do I have to submit test scores to Palomar College?
✅ Palomar College is not test optional.
What is the early decision acceptance rate at Palomar College?
❌ Palomar College does not offer early decision.
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Palomar College Admissions Requirements
Admission Difficulty
Open Admission
Unknown
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Palomar College Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Palomar College is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Palomar College is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Palomar College SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
Not available
Reading SAT Range
Not available
Palomar College GPA
Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)
Not available
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Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
25,244
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
N.A.
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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