Palomar College

Palomar College Overview

Palomar College is a public school in the suburban setting of San Marcos, California. Palomar College was founded in 1946 and enrolls 25,244 undergrads and no graduate students. Palomar College offers housing for students. Most students live in off campus housing.

Student Involvement at Palomar College

Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Palomar College's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? Palomar College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Palomar College does not have any fraternities or sororities, do it might be a good option if Greek life isn't a priority for you.

Planning to play sports? Palomar College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Palomar College on the Student Life page.

2022 Palomar College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$1,288
Out-of-State	$9,884

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Is Palomar College a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is.

Let's take a closer look at these factors to get a clearer idea of what Palomar College offers and if the school could be a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Palomar College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It gauges how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Palomar College Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with Palomar College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Palomar College

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Palomar College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Palomar College.

Based on this information, is Palomar College the school for you? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Palomar College a good school for you?

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Where is Palomar College Located?

Palomar College is located in the suburban setting of San Marcos, California, less than an hour from San Diego.

If you are interested in seeing Palomar College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Highway 78 to San Marcos, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Palomar.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Palomar College and San Marcos are like without leaving home.

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