# Palomar College

> Palomar College is a public college in San Marcos, CA, with 17,712 students. In the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the average net price after grants was $1,839 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 29%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $48,110.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/palomar-college-2072
- Location: San Marcos, CA, United States
- Setting: Large suburb
- Control: Public
- Classification: Community college
- Official website: https://www2.palomar.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 120971
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $1,356 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $11,688 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $1,839 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 20.5% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 29% |
| First-year retention rate | 66% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $48,110 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 17,712 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is Palomar College tuition?

In-state tuition at Palomar College is $1,356 and out-of-state tuition is $11,688 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $1,839 a year.

### What is the average net price at Palomar College?

The average net price at Palomar College, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $1,839 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at Palomar College?

29% of first-time, full-time students at Palomar College graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to Palomar College?

The closest matches are San Joaquin Delta College, Sacramento City College, and Cosumnes River College, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

## Related pages

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- [College Scorecard entry](https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?120971)
- [College Navigator entry](https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=120971)

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/palomar-college-2072. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.