Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $1,354 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $10,650 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $13,997 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $5,247 | State avg: $19,695. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 17.16% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 0.65% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Palomar College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$10,650
Books and supplies
$938
Fees and remainder
$2,409
Sticker price
$13,997
Average net price
$5,247
Average aid coverage
63%
$8,750 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Palomar College pays approximately $5,247 per year after grants and aid. This is below the California average of $19,695 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Palomar College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to California and national averages.
Palomar College net price
$5,247
California average
$19,695
National average
$17,506
Palomar College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $10,650 and average net price at $5,247. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$10,650
Current net price
$5,247
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Palomar College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$42,300
Undergraduates
16,167
10-Year Median Earnings - Palomar College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Palomar College graduates earn about 1.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Palomar College?
Undergraduates
16,167
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
17.16%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
0.65%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 17.16% of Palomar College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 0.65% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Palomar College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Palomar College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Palomar College lists Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Campus and Location
Palomar College is listed at 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos, CA 92069-1487. Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Palomar College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palomar College | Not available | $10,650 | $5,247 | $42,300 |
| Samuel Merritt University | Not available | Not available | Not available | $143,238 |
| Harvey Mudd College | 13.06% | $66,255 | $32,492 | $138,687 |
| California Institute of Technology | 3.14% | $63,255 | $18,902 | $128,566 |
| Stanford University | 3.91% | $62,484 | $12,136 | $124,080 |
Similar Schools in San Marcos
This local cluster focuses on nearby San Marcos schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around San Marcos.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Palomar College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Palomar College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Palomar College tuition?
Palomar College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $10,650.
What is Palomar College's average net price?
Palomar College's average net price in the local dataset is $5,247.
What is Palomar College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $42,300 for Palomar College.
Is Palomar College accredited?
Palomar College's accreditor in the local dataset is Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
How many students attend Palomar College?
The local dataset lists 16,167 undergraduate students at Palomar College.
What percentage of Palomar College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Palomar College in the local dataset is 17.16%.
What is the federal loan rate at Palomar College?
The federal loan rate for Palomar College in the local dataset is 0.65%.
Where should I verify Palomar College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Palomar College or the latest official federal education data.