Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos

School Highlights

Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos serves 537 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 77%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 537 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 93%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
315 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
537 students
9,796 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
537 students
1,259 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
8,537 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
242 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
537 students
1,250 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
8,299 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
121 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
7%
n/a
% Asian
2%
13%
% Hispanic
1%
47%
% Black
54%
7%
% White
7%
23%
% Hawaiian
29%
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
63%
42%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
43%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
74%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
93%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Katie Zeanchock, Dental Assistant Graduate -
    • Dwight, Healthcare Professional -
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are famous alumni from Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos?
Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos famous alumni include: Katie Zeanchock, Dental Assistant Graduate and Dwight, Healthcare Professional.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 537 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 93%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For San Diego County, CA public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,283 per year for in-state students and $6,392 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

San Diego County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.65, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in San Diego County, CA is California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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