Overview
MiraCosta College
MiraCosta College

MiraCosta College

Oceanside, CA, USA
Public
4 Year
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Overview

MiraCosta College is a public, 2-year institution established in Oceanside, California, with satellite facilities located in Cardiff and Carlsbad. MiraCosta offers over 60 fields of study within its six pathway programs, including a bachelor’s degree program in Biomanufacturing. The college maintains articulation agreements with 13 other colleges and universities, including Azusa Pacific University and Point Loma Nazarene.

Average Net Price:
$1,682
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$1,682
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$1,152
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$9,120
Additional Costs
Books and Supplies
$938
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$3,825
$30k - $48k
$4,862
$48k - $75k
$7,114
$75k - $110k
$7,402
$110k+
$9,100
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Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
25%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,222
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
25%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,179
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$750

 

Students receiving state aid
74%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2604
Students receiving federal aid
38%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,179
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$7,758,632
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$442,599

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
1%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,011
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$7,608
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$65
Students receiving federal loans
1%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,011

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

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Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
1193
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

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SAT Subject Tests
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No
AP Course Credit
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Yes
Dual Enrollment
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Yes

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
94%
Out-Of-State Students
3%
Students Enrolled By Household Income
< $30k
190
$30k - $48k
92
$48k - $75k
77
$75k - $110k
16
$110k+
2

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
10,860
Total Number of Undergrads
10,860
Student:Faculty Ratio
19:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

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Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
Learning Options
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
88

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
41%
 US National: 44%
59%
 US National: 56%
Residency
In-State Students
94%
Out-Of-State Students
3%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
African American
4%
Asian/Pacific Islander
7%
Hispanic
43%
White
35%
Multiracial
7%
Unknown
3%
Percent of First Generation Students
51%
Student Organizations
43
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
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No
On Campus Women's Center
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No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
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No

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
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No
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
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Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
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No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$34,300
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$7,608
Loan Default Rate
6%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$65

REVIEWS

Read What Students Are Saying
Last week I was talking with the President of Miracosta, Mr. Rodriguez, he has a very interesting life story. Other then that he showed me that even though he was label in high school as mentally impaired, because of his lost of vision in one eye he still attended a community college, then transfer to a college, later he got his PH.D. Other then that, Miracosta has awesome teachers I believe that more then half of our teachers teach other universities at the same time or have PHD's and we as students are able to benefit from it and pay low cost tuition. Miracosta is a great school.
Michael from Oceanside, CA
Classes are always available when you sign up on time. This school has always impressed me and made me feel important. Teachers are always very helpful, as well as the tutors in the tutoring center, and there are plenty of clubs to get involved in.
Ashley from San Diego, CA
MiraCosta is a great community college.
Tamara from Vista, CA
The teachers are very helpful, and they are always there when you need them. They have so many programs that can help you with any assignment.
Oralia from Vista, CA
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