MiraCosta College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #4710 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1307 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1230 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #109 of 249 | In California |
| #1 of 2 | In Oceanside |
| #6105 of 6,622 | For Sociology |
| #6616 of 7,081 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 11,707
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- miracosta.edu
MiraCosta College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
MiraCosta College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
4,495 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
5,761 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
MiraCosta College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 4994 (43%) |
|---|---|
| White | 4138 (35%) |
| Asian | 864 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 783 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 403 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 309 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 90 (0.8%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 81 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 18 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $5,594
- Students receiving aid
- 79%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $1,104 |
| Tuition in-state | $1,104 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $9,072 |
| Fee in-district | $48 |
| Fee in-state | $48 |
| Fee out-of-state | $48 |
MiraCosta College majors
MiraCosta College has granted 19 bachelor's degrees in Biomedical Technology/Technician. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at MiraCosta College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 368 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 250 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 180 | |
| Psychology, General | 125 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 89 | |
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 52 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 50 | |
| Sociology, General | 39 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 39 | |
| Biomedical Technology & Technician | 13 | 19 |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 32 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 30 | |
| Medical Administrative & Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 23 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 22 | |
| Computer Science | 21 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 21 | |
| Mathematics, General | 20 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 17 | |
| Small Business Administration & Management | 17 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 16 | |
| Computer Graphics | 15 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 13 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 | |
| Recording Arts Technology & Technician | 12 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 12 | |
| History, General | 11 | |
| Radio and Television | 11 | |
| Behavioral Sciences | 10 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 10 | |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 10 | |
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 8 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 8 | |
| Drafting and Design Technology & Technician, General | 7 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 7 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 6 | |
| Music, General | 6 | |
| Architectural Technology & Technician | 5 | |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 5 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 5 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 5 | |
| Anthropology, General | 4 | |
| French Language and Literature | 4 | |
| Information Technology | 4 | |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 3 | |
| Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training | 3 | |
| Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD & CADD | 3 | |
| Public Health, General | 3 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 3 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 3 | |
| Adult Development and Aging | 2 | |
| Dance, General | 2 | |
| Data Entry & Microcomputer Applications, General | 2 | |
| Italian Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Legal Studies | 2 | |
| Photographic and Film & Video Technology & Technician | 2 | |
| Plant Nursery Operations and Management | 2 | |
| Applied Horticulture & Horticulture Operations, General | 1 | |
| Computer Support Specialist | 1 | |
| E-Commerce & Electronic Commerce | 1 | |
| Education, General | 1 | |
| Landscape Architecture | 1 | |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 1 | |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management & Manager | 1 | |
| Retail Management | 1 | |
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 1 | |
| Women's Studies | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1,656 | 19 |
MiraCosta College has a graduation rate of 41%, which is among the 26% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 41% | 39% | 43% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
MiraCosta College has published 162 scientific papers with 3,618 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Mathematics, Physics, Environmental Science, Psychology, Sociology, Engineering, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 4 |
| 1993 | 0 | 6 |
| 1994 | 1 | 4 |
| 1995 | 1 | 3 |
| 1996 | 0 | 4 |
| 1997 | 4 | 6 |
| 1998 | 1 | 5 |
| 1999 | 2 | 13 |
| 2000 | 1 | 23 |
| 2001 | 0 | 27 |
| 2002 | 5 | 22 |
| 2003 | 2 | 52 |
| 2004 | 5 | 51 |
| 2005 | 7 | 69 |
| 2006 | 5 | 91 |
| 2007 | 8 | 111 |
| 2008 | 4 | 113 |
| 2009 | 6 | 130 |
| 2010 | 8 | 123 |
| 2011 | 2 | 149 |
| 2012 | 18 | 154 |
| 2013 | 4 | 173 |
| 2014 | 4 | 157 |
| 2015 | 2 | 173 |
| 2016 | 2 | 151 |
| 2017 | 7 | 160 |
| 2018 | 11 | 150 |
| 2019 | 8 | 200 |
| 2020 | 6 | 237 |
| 2021 | 3 | 277 |
| 2022 | 10 | 221 |
| 2023 | 7 | 230 |
| 2024 | 8 | 246 |
Notable alumni
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Adam Brody
- Occupations
- musicianfilm produceractortelevision actorscreenwriter
- Biography
-
Adam Jared Brody is an American actor. His breakout role was as Seth Cohen on the Fox television series The O.C. (2003–2007). Brody appeared in films including Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005), Thank You for Smoking (2005), In the Land of Women (2007), and Jennifer's Body (2009). In the 2010s, Brody had supporting roles in comedies including Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012) and Sleeping with Other People (2015), and dramatic films such as Lovelace (2013). He appeared in a number of television series during this time, and starred in and produced the television series StartUp (2016–2018).
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Kevin Towers
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Kevin Scott Towers was an American executive in Major League Baseball. He served as the general manager of the San Diego Padres from 1995 to 2009 and for the Arizona Diamondbacks from 2010 to 2014.
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Willie Buchanon
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Willie James Buchanon is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for the Green Bay Packers and San Diego Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the San Diego State Aztecs and was selected in the first round of the 1972 NFL draft with the seventh overall pick. He was Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1972 and a two-time Pro Bowl player. He finished his career with his hometown Chargers, retiring with 28 career interceptions and 15 fumble recoveries.
General info
| Total FTE staff | 731 |
|---|---|
| Carnegie classification | Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional |
Location and contacts
| Address | One Barnard Drive Oceanside, California, 92056-3899 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 174,000 |
| Phone | 7607572121 |