
Palomar College
Graduation Rate
34%
Retention Rate
71%
Acceptance Rate
Not reported
Total Enrollment
25,877
Cost & Financial Aid
Avg Net Price
Not reported
Receiving Aid
Not reported
Avg Grant Aid
Not reported
Student-Faculty Ratio
24:1
About Palomar College
Palomar College is a public two-year institution located in San Marcos, California, in a large suburban area. The college enrolls 25,877 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 40.67 out of 100. Its completion rate is 34% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 71% (IPEDS 2023).
Palomar College offers an extensive array of certificate programs across skilled trades, technology, and healthcare. Trade programs include Electrician, Welding Technology/Welder, Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Cabinetmaking and Millwork, and Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD. Technology programs include Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects, Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician, Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design, and Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician. Health-related offerings include Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary.
Located in San Marcos, CA, in northern San Diego County, Palomar College is one of the larger community colleges in California. Its diverse certificate offerings make it a significant provider of skilled trades and technical workforce training in the San Diego region.
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
Calendar System
Semester
Dr. Star Rivera-Lacey
sriveralacey@palomar.edu1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos, CA 92069-1487
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