MiraCosta College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4519 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1253 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1178 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #106 of 249 | In California |
| #1 of 2 | In Oceanside |
| #6166 of 6,639 | For Sociology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 11,478
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- 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.
4,697 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
5,478 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 | 4999 (44%) |
|---|---|
| White | 3914 (34%) |
| Asian | 860 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 819 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 410 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 268 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 86 (0.8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 83 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 22 (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
- $5,013
- Students receiving aid
- 81%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $1,104 |
| Tuition in-state | $1,104 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $9,696 |
| Fee in-district | $54 |
| Fee in-state | $54 |
| Fee out-of-state | $54 |
MiraCosta College majors
MiraCosta College has granted 17 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 | 437 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 261 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 232 | |
| Psychology, General | 142 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 109 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 62 | |
| Sociology, General | 56 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 49 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 47 | |
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 38 | |
| Biomedical Technology & Technician | 16 | 17 |
| Mathematics, General | 27 | |
| Computer Science | 26 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 25 | |
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 25 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 23 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 23 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 21 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 21 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 21 | |
| History, General | 19 | |
| Computer Graphics | 18 | |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 17 | |
| Small Business Administration & Management | 17 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 13 | |
| Radio and Television | 13 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 12 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 | |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 10 | |
| Social Work | 10 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 10 | |
| Anthropology, General | 9 | |
| Behavioral Sciences | 9 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 9 | |
| Landscape Architecture | 9 | |
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 8 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 7 | |
| Architectural Technology & Technician | 6 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 6 | |
| Music, General | 6 | |
| Adult Development and Aging | 4 | |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 4 | |
| Drafting and Design Technology & Technician, General | 4 | |
| Legal Studies | 4 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 4 | |
| Dance, General | 3 | |
| Recording Arts Technology & Technician | 3 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 3 | |
| Applied Horticulture & Horticulture Operations, General | 2 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 2 | |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 2 | |
| French Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD & CADD | 2 | |
| Photographic and Film & Video Technology & Technician | 2 | |
| Plant Nursery Operations and Management | 2 | |
| Retail Management | 2 | |
| Data Entry & Microcomputer Applications, General | 1 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 1 | |
| Information Technology | 1 | |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | 1 | |
| Women's Studies | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1,931 | 17 |
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% | 37% | 45% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
MiraCosta College has published 167 scientific papers with 3,760 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Physics, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Psychology, Sociology, Engineering, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 150 |
| 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 | 276 |
| 2022 | 10 | 221 |
| 2023 | 7 | 232 |
| 2024 | 9 | 249 |
| 2025 | 5 | 164 |
Notable alumni
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Adam Brody
- Occupations
- actortelevision actorscreenwriterfilm actormusician
- 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). For his performance as Noah Roklov in the Netflix romantic comedy series Nobody Wants This (2024–present), he earned nominations for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series (Musical/Comedy) and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series; he won the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Comedy Series.
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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 | 766 |
|---|---|
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant |
Location and contacts
| Address | One Barnard Drive Oceanside, California, 92056-3899 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 174,000 |
| Phone | 7607572121 |