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Palomar College is an educational leader committed to quality learning. We provide our community the knowledge, information, skills, and aesthetic appreciation necessary to live responsibly, effectively, and creatively in an interdependent and changing world.
School Overview:
Palomar College
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Community College Avg.
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| County | San Diego County, CA | - |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included) |
554 staff | 63 staff |
| Student / Staff Ratio | 1:48 | 1:21 |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Enrollment | 26,617 students | 1,416 students |
| # Full-Time Students | 8,894 students | 1,262 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 17,723 students | 1,505 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | 8% | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 32% | 6% |
| % Black | 4% | 15% |
| % White | 52% | 62% |
| % Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| In-State Tuition Fees (2010-11) |
$826 | $4,630 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees (2010-11) |
$5,234 | $8,679 |
School Notes:
- Palomar College is a public two-year community college. The Palomar campus is located in San Marcos, California, approximately 30 miles north of San Diego. Palomar enrolls approximately 30,000 full-time and part-time students. Residents of California are charged only $26 per unit. At Palomar, students may choose from over 300 associate degree and certificate programs, complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree, or enjoy personal enrichment classes for lifelong learning. Palomar College is one of 108 colleges in the California Community Colleges system and eight in San Diego County. Located in San Marcos, California, our 200-acre main campus is nestled at the foot of the region's rolling coastal hills and valleys in a lovely area once named Los Vallecitos de San Marcos (Little Valleys of St. Mark) by Spaniard settlers in 1797. In addition to our main campus in San Marcos, we operate an educational center in Escondido, and five smaller centers throughout north San Diego County, in Rancho Penasquitos, Fallbrook, Ramona, Pauma Valley, and Camp Pendleton. Palomar College offers more than 300 Associates Degree and certificate programs, as well as not-for-credit community development and personal enrichment classes for life-long learning. We have transfer agreements with the California State University and University of California systems, and our high-level coursework in transferable classes fully prepares our students for success at four-year colleges and universities. In fact, Palomar students who transfer perform better in their first year at a four-year college than students from other community colleges. Our five academic divisions are: Arts, Media, Business and Computer Systems; Career, Technical and Extended Education; Languages and Literature; Mathematics and The Natural and Health Sciences; and Social and Behavioral Sciences. Palomar College serves as a cultural hub of north San Diego County. Our 400-seat Howard Brubeck Theatre is the scene of highly-regarded dramatic, dance, and musical productions throughout the year. Palomar College has nearly two dozen athletic teams in about one dozen sports, including men's and women's basketball, volleyball, tennis, soccer, swimming, water polo, and cross country. Palomar College is an educational leader committed to quality learning. We provide our community the knowledge, information, skills, and aesthetic appreciation necessary to live responsibly, effectively, and creatively in an interdependent and changing world.
- Profile last updated: 03/24/2011.
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Shredding, e-waste drop-off Saturday (San Diego Union-Tribune)
posted on May 11, 2012 at 08:00:00 am
A free shredding and e-waste recycling event sponsored by the city and EDCO is scheduled Saturday at Palomar College in San Marcos. -
Palomar College fashion show tomorrow (San Diego Union-Tribune)
posted on April 26, 2012 at 02:42:00 pm
A fashion show featuring the work of designers in Palomar College’s Fashion Design and Merchandising courses modeled by 40 students is April 27... -
AREA ROUNDUP: LBCC softball team splits final games (Los Angeles Daily News)
posted on April 26, 2012 at 01:52:00 am
The Long Beach City College softball team split a pair of nonconference home games against San Diego County opponents Wednesday afternoon, picking up a 7-3 win over San Diego Mesa College and falling to Palomar College 4-0 to close out the regular season. -
Art open house at Palomar College (San Diego Union-Tribune)
posted on April 23, 2012 at 08:57:00 am
Stained glass making, glassblowing, wheel-working and raku firing are among the demonstrations to be given at Palomar College’s Student Art Sale...
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