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Best San Marcos Community Colleges (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 community colleges serving 26,687 students in San Marcos, California.
San Diego County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.65, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), and the student:teacher ratio is 25:1.

Community Colleges in San Marcos, CA (2025)

College
Location
Students
Palomar College
Palomar College Photo - Palomar College Dome
Public
1140 W. Mission Road
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 744-1150
| 25,877 students
Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos
Private for-profit
111 Campus Way
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 299-4500
| 537 students
University of Saint Katherine
Private not-for-profit
277 Rancheros Drive, Suite 200
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 471-1316
| 273 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in San Marcos, CA?
There are 3 community colleges serving 26,687 students in San Marcos, CA.
What is community college diversity score in San Marcos, CA?
Community colleges in San Diego County, CA have a diversity score of 0.65, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in San Marcos, CA?
Community colleges in San Marcos, CA have approximately 67% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.

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