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MiraCosta College

Oceanside, CA · Public · Associate's degrees · Suburb

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About MiraCosta College

MiraCosta College is a public community college serving coastal Northern San Diego County in California with two campuses, one in eastern Oceanside and the other in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, and many satellite locations, including the Community Learning Center in western Oceanside.

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Open

Acceptance

$7,339

Net price

10,278

Enrollment

41%

Grad rate

Report Card

C

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$7,339

Average net price

$1,158

In-state tuition

$9,750

Out-of-state tuition

Room & board

$1,062

Books & supplies

$15,531

Total cost of attendance

27%

Students receiving Pell grants

2%

Students with federal loans

$9,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$6,535
$30–48K
$5,560
$48–75K
$9,222
$75–110K
$11,172
$110K+
$12,855

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$43,845

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$37,965

Median earnings (6 yrs)

41%

Graduation rate

91%

Retention rate

68%

Earn more than a HS grad

$7,169

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

10,278

Total enrollment

57%

Part-time

25

Avg. age at entry

51%

First-generation

Gender balance

58% women
42% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic
45%
White
33%
Asian
7%
Two or more races
7%
Black
4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%

MiraCosta College FAQ

Is MiraCosta College a public or private school?

MiraCosta College is a public institution located in Oceanside, CA.

What is the acceptance rate at MiraCosta College?

MiraCosta College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does MiraCosta College cost?

The average annual net price at MiraCosta College is $7,339 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $1,158 in-state and $9,750 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at MiraCosta College?

About 41% of students at MiraCosta College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do MiraCosta College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, MiraCosta College students earn a median of $43,845 per year.

How many students attend MiraCosta College?

MiraCosta College enrolls about 10,278 students.

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