Palomar College
Palomar College is a community college that is located in San Marcos, California. This is a two-year school that was established in 1946. It is a very large school that serves over 26,000 students. The school is actually made up of one main campus, three centers, and four different education sites. There are several educational facilities located throughout north San Diego County. With such a large student population, this college is capable of catering to the needs of just about any student. The educational opportunities at this school are vast and there are many different degree programs to choose from. This diverse college always does its utmost to provide a safe and engaging learning environment for all types of students.
The Nursing Education Department at Palomar College is a very important part of the school. This program allows students to pursue an associate degree in nursing. It is a program that will provide students with clinical learning experiences, as well as theoretical ones. All the curriculum that is in place holds up to the stringent standards of the Quality and Safety Education for Nursing (QSEN) organization. The philosophy of this nursing program is to acknowledge that nursing and medical care, in general, is an ever-evolving thing. Nursing students are trained to be able to think critically and to adapt to situations as skillfully as possible.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
Number of Students23,848 |
Student to Faculty Ratio26:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate71% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 12 | 52 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges 01/01/1952 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 12/10/1971 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $46/credit | |
In State Students | $46/credit | |
Out of State Students | $257/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $2,070 | $2,070 | $11,565 |
ADN | 70 | $3,220 | $3,220 | $17,990 |
BSN | 125 | $5,750 | $5,750 | $32,125 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 63% of Palomar College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 36% | $4,472 |
Other Federal Grant | 12% | $501 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 60% | $1,821 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | -- | $690 |
Federal Student Loans | 1% | $2,839 |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$4,812
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$2,374 |
$30,001 to $48,000$3,004 |
$48,001 to $75,000$5,774 |
$75,001 to $110,000$7,554 |
Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
23,848
Undergrads
0
Graduates
11,016
Women
12,832
Men
30%
Full-time
70%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
Hispanic |
43% |
White |
38% |
Asian |
6% |
Two or more races |
5% |
Black/African American |
3% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
Non-resident alien |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School Nurses
- FNSNA Promise of Nursing Scholarships
- Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships
- Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship Program
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing.