Verified data from IPEDS & College Scorecard

$8,372/yr

Average net price per year, what students actually pay

38% graduation rate19,550 undergrads

Palomar College

San Marcos, CA·Public · 2-year

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Overview

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Palomar College is a suburban public two-year institution located in San Marcos, CA. It enrolls a mid-sized student body of approximately 19,550 undergraduate students. As a public institution, it is supported by state funding and typically offers lower tuition rates for in-state residents.

At a glance

Graduation rate38%
Enrollment19,550
Student:faculty25:1
Avg net price$8,372

Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education.

Academics

Student:faculty

25:1

Avg class size (est.)

~63 students

Student-faculty ratio
25:1
Avg class size (est.)
~63 students
Academic calendar
Semester
Graduation rate
38%
GradFax Outcomes Index
C

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Costs

Tuition (in-state)
$1,354
Avg net price after aid
$8,372
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Financial aid

Receiving financial aid

45%

Avg grant aid

$3,553

Receiving financial aid
45%
Pell grant recipients
18%
Avg grant aid
$3,553

Data from College Scorecard, U.S. Dept. of Education.

Student body

Total enrollment
19,550
Institution type
2-year
Control
Public

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Location

City, state
San Marcos, CA
Campus setting
Suburb: Large
Distance from home
Cost of living
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Palomar College profile on GradFax. Verified data from IPEDS 2024 and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Tuition, acceptance rate, enrollment, graduation rate, campus details, and financial aid data sourced from official government records.