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Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Students retention rate 74%
On-time graduation rate 63%

Located in San Marcos, California, Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 74% at Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
The most popular programs at Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos are Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Dental Assisting/Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist, Physical Therapy Assistant. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist

Physical Therapy Assistant

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 63 of freshman students at Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos received on average $5,108 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,108
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 97 62% $4,611 $447,308
Other Federal Grant 97 62% $4,682 $454,108
State Grant/Scholarships 3 2% $3,115 $9,344
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 10 6% $3,716 $37,155
Total Grant & Scholarships 98 63% $5,108 $500,607

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos students is 62.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 62.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 64.3%.

62.9%

  • white 77.8% 14 students
  • hispanic 64.1% 59 students
  • Mixed Race 44.4% 4 students

Service Offerings

Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational