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Palomar College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate100%

At Palomar, the 100% acceptance rate means admission is not the main hurdle, so your strategy should shift to starting strong once you enroll. Since Palomar is test-optional, SAT or ACT prep is best used as a readiness check while you focus on placement, transfer planning, and staying on track.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Palomar College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Palomar College enrolls 19,550 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. Palomar has a 70% freshman retention rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 25:1.

Location

San Marcos, CA

Undergrad Enrollment19,550

Freshman Retention70%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio25:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Palomar College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

May 28

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to test-optional Palomar, plan to take your first test by the spring of junior year and use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes. Since Palomar does not offer Early Action or Early Decision, use its regular admission deadline as your score-arrival target and choose the latest fall retake whose scores will arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Palomar is a public college with in-state tuition of $1,380 and out-of-state tuition of $12,060. To be considered for financial aid, submit the FAFSA by the May 28 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$1,380

Out-of-State Tuition$12,060

Room and Board$25,804

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

Out-of-state tuition at Palomar College is $12,060, while in-state tuition is $1,380. Room and board is $25,804, so living costs may be the largest part of the budget for many students. Actual net cost will depend on aid eligibility, housing choices, books, fees, and personal expenses.