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Palomar College

San Marcos, CA

Academics

  • Graduation Rate
    Not available
  • Majors Available
    130
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio
    21:1
  • Retention Rate
    66%

AP Credit Policy

Palomar College grants credit toward its Associate Degree, and CSU GE and IGETC certifications to students who attain scores of 3, 4, or 5 on the Advanced Placement Examinations of the College Board. Students may earn a minimum of 3 semester units of credit for each exam satisfactorily passed. See a counselor for specific information regarding the awarding of credit. Students intending to transfer to a four-year institution should consult a counselor or the individual university regarding its AP credit policy. To receive credit, students must submit an official AP transcript to the Records Office.

For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.

  • Offers credits

    Yes

  • Offers placement into advanced courses

    Yes

Study Options

Majors and Degrees

The college offers the following degrees: Certificate and Associate

  • No majors found

Need Help Choosing a Major?

Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.

Special Academics Program

  • Accelerated Study
  • Distance Learning
  • Dual Enrollment of High School Students
  • English as a Second Language
  • Internships
  • Liberal Arts/Career Combination
  • Weekend College

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