What division is Palomar?

Palomar competes at the JUCO / Community College level in the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) - Southern Conference (SoC).

What GPA do you need for Palomar?

The average GPA at Palomar is 2.8. This program has accessible academic requirements.

Palomar has an enrollment of approximately 17,712 students in a suburban setting.

How do I get recruited to play at Palomar?

To get recruited at Palomar, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Palomar's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Palomar

San Marcos, CAJUCOCalifornia Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) - Southern Conference (SoC)

Updated July 13, 2026

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JUCO / Community College

Division

17,712

Enrollment

2.8

Avg GPA

70%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Accessible academics. Most recruits clear the 2.8+ GPA bar.

Palomar is a JUCO / Community College program in the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) - Southern Conference (SoC), located in San Marcos, CA. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Palomar, with Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions and coaching staff and roster history for football, basketball, and track & field. HSI designated institution.

Academics

Avg GPA

2.8

Student:Faculty

25:1

Retention

70%

Campus & Location

Setting

Suburban

Climate

Moderate

Median Earnings

$37,220

Coaching Staff228 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Palomar Athletics

Palomar is a JUCO / Community College athletic program located in San Marcos, CA, competing in the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) - Southern Conference (SoC). With an enrollment of 17,712 students, Palomar offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. We map coaching staff and roster history for football, basketball, and track & field at Palomar, visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Palomar is 2.8.

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