Overview

Palomar College is a 2-year institution located in San Marcos, CA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1140 W Mission Road
San Marcos, CA  92069
United States

Contact Dr. Kendyl Magnuson
Senior Director of Enrollment Services
Email: kmagnuson@palomar.edu
Phone: 760-744-1150
Fax: 760-744-2932

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architectural Technology/technician
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting Technology/technician And Bookkeeping
Administrative Assistant And Secretarial Science, General
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Insurance
International Business/trade/commerce
Real Estate
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising
Broadcast Journalism
Journalism
Radio And Television
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, And Special Effects
Graphic And Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Photographic And Film/video Technology/technician
Prepress/desktop Publishing And Digital Imaging Design
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Graphics
Computer Programming/programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications
Information Technology
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design
Construction Trades	Associate	Bachelors
Building/home/construction Inspection/inspector
Carpentry/carpenter
Construction Trades, Other
Drywall Installation/drywaller
Electrician
Mason/masonry
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education, General
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Early Childhood Special Education Programs
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Architectural Drafting And Architectural Cad/cadd
Drafting And Design Technology/technician, General
Electrical/electronics Drafting And Electrical/electronics Cad/cadd
Water Quality And Wastewater Treatment Management And Recycling Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Apparel And Textile Marketing Management
Child Care And Support Services Management
Child Care Provider/assistant
Family And Community Services
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
American Sign Language (asl)
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Sign Language Interpretation And Translation
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Dental Assisting/assistant
Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic)
Medical Administrative/executive Assistant And Medical Secretary
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Substance Abuse/addiction Counseling
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Library Science	Associate	Bachelors
Library And Archives Assisting
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Autobody/collision And Repair Technology/technician
Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/technician
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Astronomy
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Precision Production	Associate	Bachelors
Cabinetmaking And Millwork
Sheet Metal Technology/sheetworking
Welding Technology/welder
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/police Science
Fire Prevention And Safety Technology/technician
Forensic Science And Technology
Homeland Security
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Archeology
Economics, General
Geography
Geography, Other
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Transportation And Materials Moving	Associate	Bachelors
Airline/commercial/professional Pilot And Flight Crew
Aviation/airway Management And Operations
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Ceramic Arts And Ceramics
Commercial And Advertising Art
Dance, General
Dance, Other
Design And Visual Communications, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Drawing
Fashion/apparel Design
Film/cinema/media Studies
Graphic Design
Interior Design
Jewelry Arts
Music, General
Sculpture

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

1,288

In-state

9,884

Out-of-state

1,288

In-district

Fees

56

Full-time student fees

Student Body

25,244

Total Undergrad students

Gender

Male (53.36%)

Female (46.64%)

Campus Life

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Discover Palomar, Comet Celebration and Springfest

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
SNAP (Student Nursing Association of Palomar College), Alpha Omega Rho Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (international honor society), Active Minds, Student Veterans Organization and MEChA (Chicano organization)

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No		No
Basketball			No
Bowling		No	No
Football	No		No
Golf			No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer			No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No		No
Tennis			No
Track And Field	No		No
Volleyball			No
Water Polo			No
Wrestling			No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball			No
Bowling	No	No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer	No		No
Softball			No
Swimming And Diving	No		No
Tennis	No		No
Track And Field	No		No
Volleyball	No		No
Water Polo	No		No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

1,380

Total Faculty

21:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 300

Part-time - 1,080