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San Marcos Colleges and Schools

Colleges in San Marcos

There are at least 4 colleges in San Marcos, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 32,794 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 20,003 full-time students, and a reported 468 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include Palomar College and California State University - San Marcos.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of California Colleges.

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Coleman College
San Marcos, California

Offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in information technology. Located in San Diego, California

  • Programs: Communication, Computer Networking, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Information Technology, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Visual Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate
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San Marcos Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 information.

Palomar College
1140 W. Mission
San Marcos, California 92069-1487

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, humanities, electrician, accounting, registered nursing, criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, social services.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 25,146 students, 13,743 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.

California State University - San Marcos
333 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd
San Marcos, California 92096-0001

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, liberal arts and sciences, psychology, sociology, family studies, communication studies, English, education.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 7,502 students, 6,114 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 468 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 430-540. Math: 450-550.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Palomar Institute of Cosmetology
355 Via Vera Cruz Ste 3
San Marcos, California 92069

  • Programs: cosmetology, personal grooming, trade and industrial teaching.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 146 students, 146 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2005.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Carlsbad Colleges178,2473,478 
Escondido Colleges2133,559192 
Oceanside Colleges3161,02910,303 
Poway Colleges148,044259 
Temecula Colleges357,71646090
Vista Colleges389,857184 

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