by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Palomar College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Palomar College came in at $1,354 for the year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $10,650. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
The fees portion of those totals added up to $66 in-state and $66 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,288 | $10,584 |
| Fees | $66 | $66 |
| Total | $1,354 | $10,650 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and exclude room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much will Palomar College cost if you attend part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To put that price in context, here is how Palomar College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, Palomar College comes in lower than most schools.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Review the Palomar College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at Palomar College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,288 | $9,884 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,288 | $10,584 |
| One Year Ago | $1,288 | $10,584 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,288 | $10,584 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Palomar College has tracked over the reported years.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 0.25%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $1,357. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 2.38%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $10,903.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $1,357 | $10,903 |
| In 2 Years | $1,360 | $11,162 |
| In 3 Years | $1,363 | $11,427 |
| In 4 Years | $1,366 | $11,698 |
| In 5 Years | $1,369 | $11,976 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $45,190, or about $5,446 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
To learn about financial aid at Palomar College, head to the Palomar College Financial Aid page.
