PALOMAR COLLEGE
- 1140 W. Mission
- San Marcos, CA 92069
- OPEID College Code: 00126000
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- General Phone: (760) 744-1150
- Superintendent/President: Robert Deegan
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 27,442
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Palomar College is a two-year community college that is part of the Palomar Community College District located in North San Diego County, California. The main campus of Palomar College is located in San Marcos. The main San Marcos Campus, which is situated on 252 hilly acres, is the location of The Palomar College Arboretum. Students and community members enjoy the Arboretum as a place to study botany and relax.
Palomar College offers numerous academic degree programs at the associate's degree level. It also offers the Associate in Arts for Transfer (AAT), for those students planning to transfer to a four-year university to complete a bachelor's degree. Palomar also offers certificates of achievement and proficiency in several areas, as well as non-credit courses.
In addition to its academic degree and certificate programs, college transfer programs and workforce training and professional development, Palomar College offers a Community Development program. Community members may continue learning and developing their interests and skills through workshops, "Venture" classes, seminars, activities and events at Palomar. Palomar College also offers distance learning through online courses.
Academics
The academic calendar for Palomar College follows the semester format, with fall and spring semesters, and three shorter summer sessions.
Colleges and Schools
Palomar College is not divided into colleges and schools, but has more than 100 academic programs and course offerings.
Student Life
Palomar College offers many student services and amenities including the student bookstore, admissions services, financial aid, career services, counseling services, children's center, disability resource center, intramural athletics, veterans' services, health services, student affairs, and a student activities office (SAO) that provides information about student clubs and organizations on campus. In addition to these many services, Palomar College is home to several excellent recreational and entertainment venues, including the Boehm Gallery, the Planetarium, and the Arboretum, among others.
There are food services on all of the Palomar College campuses, but no on campus housing is available.
Athletics
The Palomar College "Comets" athletic teams compete in several intercollegiate sports, including:
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Wrestling
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
Satellite Campuses
In addition to its main San Marcos Campus in San Marcos, Palomar College has several satellite campuses or "Educational Centers" in the San Marcos, CA area of North San Diego County:
- Palomar College at Camp Pendleton Educational Center (Camp Pendleton, CA)
- Palomar College Escondido Center (Escondido, CA)
- Palomar College at Fallbrook (Fallbrook, CA)
- Palomar College at Mt. Carmel (San Diego, CA)
- Palomar College at Pauma (Pauma Valley, CA)
- Palomar College at Ramona (Ramona, CA)
Community Life
In addition to offering a Community Education program and many sites and events that are open to the community, Palomar College forges business and service partnerships with organizations and groups in the North San Diego County community.
The geographical area of North San Diego County is known for its beautiful coastline and inland areas, and many of its communities are quite affluent. There are foothills and ridges separating the beaches from the nearby mountains, creeks and lagoons. Communities in the area include La Jolla, Rancho Bernardo, Solana Beach, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Del Mar, and Rancho Santa Fe, among others.
In addition to lovely beaches, there are numerous golf courses in the area, and the San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park are within easy reach.
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Website
- www.palomar.edu
- Mission Statement
- Palomar College is an educational leader committed to quality learning. We provide our community the knowledge, information, skills, and aesthetic appreciation necessary to live responsibly, effectively, and creatively in an interdependent and changing world.
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Multicampus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Very Large Two-Year
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.palomar.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 39%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 2% | 16% | 39% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,022 | $3,276 | $908 | - |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 11.1% | 10.3% | 15.0% |
| Number in Default | 24 | 21 | 30 |
| Number in Repayment | 215 | 203 | 200 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $826 | $605 | $605 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $826 | $605 | $605 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $5,374 | $5,617 | $5,164 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,638 | $1,564 | $1,386 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,036 | $9,486 | $9,090 |
| Other Expenses | $4,070 | $3,936 | $3,690 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,070 | $3,936 | $3,474 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $2,464 | $2,169 | $1,991 |
| In-State | $2,464 | $2,169 | $1,991 |
| Out of State | $7,012 | $7,181 | $6,550 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $16,570 | $15,591 | $14,771 |
| In-State | $16,570 | $15,591 | $14,771 |
| Out of State | $21,118 | $20,603 | $19,330 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $6,534 | $6,105 | $5,465 |
| In-State | $6,534 | $6,105 | $5,465 |
| Out of State | $11,082 | $11,117 | $10,024 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 27,442 Undergraduate: 27,442
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 14,301 Female: 13,141
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 14,301 Female: 13,141
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 9,170 Part-Time: 18,272
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 9,170 Part-Time: 18,272
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 243 | 0.9% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 972 | 4% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 1,343 | 5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 7,575 | 28% |
| Ages 20-21 | 4,820 | 18% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,884 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 3,419 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,649 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,095 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,854 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 1,519 | 6% |
| Age Over 65 | 280 | 1% |
| Age Unknown | 4 | 0.01% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,613 | 715 | 898 |
| Faculty Status | 1,143 | 283 | 860 |
| Tenured Faculty | 219 | 219 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,143 | 283 | 860 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,143 | 283 | 860 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 34 | 33 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 35 | 34 | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 401 | 365 | 36 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 232 | 205 | 27 |
| Skilled Crafts | 19 | 19 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 47 | 47 | - |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $92,226 (256) | $93,566 (140) | $90,610 (116) |
| Instructor | $92,226 (256) | $93,566 (140) | $90,610 (116) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $101,622 (27) | $94,692 (8) | $104,540 (19) |
| Instructor | $101,622 (27) | $94,692 (8) | $104,540 (19) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $91,360 (283) | $92,696 (148) | $89,896 (135) |
| Instructor | $91,360 (283) | $92,696 (148) | $89,896 (135) |
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 420 | 280 | 140 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 395 | 274 | 121 |
| Baseball | 35 | 35 | - |
| Basketball | 28 | 16 | 12 |
| Football | 98 | 98 | - |
| Golf | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Soccer | 47 | 26 | 21 |
| Softball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Swimming and Diving | 44 | 22 | 22 |
| Tennis | 20 | 13 | 7 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 14 | - | 14 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 23 | 12 | 11 |
| Volleyball | 31 | 16 | 15 |
| Water Polo | 34 | 16 | 18 |
| Wrestling | 17 | 17 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $17,205 | $19,530 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $4,996 | $2,404 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 62 | 36 | 26 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Football | 11 | 11 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 10 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Softball | 5 | - | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | - | 4 |
| Swimming and Diving | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Water Polo | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Wrestling | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 46%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 22%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 25% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 22% |
| Female | 30% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 82% |
| Unknown | 33% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 4 | - |
| Drug Related | 12 | 3 |
| Liquor Related | 2 | 2 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 2 | 3 |
| Vehicle Theft | 6 | 13 |
- Reviewed on: October 22, 2010
Flag Review - Rating:
- i just admire the school because my sister is there the school is 100 percent good
- Reviewed on: October 21, 2010 Flag Review
- Rating:
- i intend to learn in this school as soon as i get my i-20 compliance..love palomar
