- Admission: open to anyone who applies
- Average net price: $7,951 a year (2022–23)
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How does your GPA compare?
Where you standAny GPA meets the admission requirement
Palomar College has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so your GPA and test scores won't keep you out. Some programs can set their own requirements, so check the one you want with the college.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Palomar College reviews each application.
Palomar College acceptance rate
Palomar College has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so it doesn't report an acceptance rate (2024–25, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education).
Palomar College is a public 2-year college in San Marcos, California, with 19,550 undergraduates.
AP credit
Palomar College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $7,951 a year at Palomar College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a chance at Palomar College with a 2.0 GPA?
Yes. Palomar College has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so a 2.0 GPA meets its admission requirement. Some programs can set their own requirements, so check the one you want with the college.
What percent of applicants does Palomar College accept?
Palomar College has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so it doesn't report an acceptance rate (2024–25, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education).
Does Palomar College accept AP credit?
Yes. Palomar College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Palomar College?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $7,951 a year at Palomar College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Palomar College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Palomar CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and admission policy and credit policies for 2024–25.
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