by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 21,141 undergraduates in 2020, Palomar College is a very large, public college located in San Marcos, California. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Palomar College offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Palomar College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Palomar College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 4.0% of the student population at Palomar College. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Palomar College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Palomar College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Palomar College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Palomar College for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Palomar College does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Palomar College does not offer on-campus housing.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Palomar College has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 21,141 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 7,001 (33.1%). Part-time attendance was 14,140 (66.9%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 7,001 | 14,140 | 21,141 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Palomar College is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Palomar College #1624 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Palomar College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Palomar College Diversity Guide.
Palomar College has a total of 441 student athletes, 296 men and 145 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $1,486,199 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $1,484,065 |
| Net | $2,134 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Palomar College Athletics