MiraCosta College
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.
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
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Admitted Student Stats
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
10,860
Total Number of Undergrads
10,860
Classroom Sizes
Student:Faculty Ratio
19:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
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 |
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. 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 Aid Per Year
$5,222
25%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,179
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$750
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
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
43
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$34,300
What Students Are Saying
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
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