MiraCosta College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #4612 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1284 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1207 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #105 of 249 | In California |
| #1 of 2 | In Oceanside |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 10,860
- 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.
3,694 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
6,118 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 | 4704 (43%) |
|---|---|
| White | 3808 (35%) |
| Two or more races | 744 (7%) |
| Asian | 731 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 383 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 290 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 97 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 67 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 16 (0.1%) |
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
- $5,222
- Students receiving aid
- 75%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $1,104 |
| Tuition in-state | $1,104 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $8,400 |
| Fee in-district | $48 |
| Fee in-state | $48 |
| Fee out-of-state | $48 |
MiraCosta College majors
MiraCosta College has granted 23 bachelor's degrees in Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at MiraCosta College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 396 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 277 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 171 | |
| Psychology, General | 119 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 101 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 61 | |
| Sociology, General | 50 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 43 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 42 | |
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 42 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 34 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 33 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 31 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 29 | |
| History, General | 27 | |
| Biology & Biotechnology Technology & Technician | 1 | 23 |
| Medical Administrative & Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 23 | |
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 23 | |
| Computer Science | 21 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 18 | |
| Biomedical Technology & Technician | 15 | |
| Behavioral Sciences | 12 | |
| Computer Graphics | 11 | |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 11 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 11 | |
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 10 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 10 | |
| Recording Arts Technology & Technician | 10 | |
| Landscape Architecture | 9 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | |
| Radio and Television | 8 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 7 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 7 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 7 | |
| French Language and Literature | 7 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 5 | |
| Small Business Administration & Management | 5 | |
| Anthropology, General | 4 | |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 4 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 4 | |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | 4 | |
| Music, General | 4 | |
| Public Health, General | 4 | |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 3 | |
| Applied Horticulture & Horticulture Operations, General | 3 | |
| Dance, General | 3 | |
| Drafting and Design Technology & Technician, General | 3 | |
| Information Technology | 3 | |
| Italian Language and Literature | 3 | |
| Photographic and Film & Video Technology & Technician | 3 | |
| Adult Development and Aging | 2 | |
| Architectural Technology & Technician | 2 | |
| Computer Support Specialist | 2 | |
| E-Commerce & Electronic Commerce | 2 | |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 2 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 2 | |
| Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training | 2 | |
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 2 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 2 | |
| Economics, General | 1 | |
| Legal Studies | 1 | |
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |
| Office Management and Supervision | 1 | |
| Plant Nursery Operations and Management | 1 | |
| Real Estate | 1 | |
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 1 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 1 | |
| Viticulture and Enology | 1 | |
| Women's Studies | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1,768 | 23 |
MiraCosta College has a graduation rate of 43%, which is among the 30% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 43% | 41% | 44% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
MiraCosta College has published 147 scientific papers with 2,819 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology, Computer Science, Engineering, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | 0 | 6 |
| 1994 | 1 | 4 |
| 1995 | 1 | 3 |
| 1996 | 0 | 4 |
| 1997 | 4 | 5 |
| 1998 | 1 | 5 |
| 1999 | 2 | 10 |
| 2000 | 1 | 22 |
| 2001 | 0 | 26 |
| 2002 | 5 | 22 |
| 2003 | 1 | 32 |
| 2004 | 6 | 46 |
| 2005 | 6 | 60 |
| 2006 | 3 | 69 |
| 2007 | 8 | 78 |
| 2008 | 5 | 84 |
| 2009 | 6 | 100 |
| 2010 | 7 | 106 |
| 2011 | 1 | 122 |
| 2012 | 19 | 132 |
| 2013 | 4 | 143 |
| 2014 | 4 | 125 |
| 2015 | 2 | 151 |
| 2016 | 2 | 118 |
| 2017 | 6 | 132 |
| 2018 | 9 | 144 |
| 2019 | 9 | 181 |
| 2020 | 6 | 205 |
| 2021 | 3 | 228 |
| 2022 | 9 | 186 |
| 2023 | 5 | 180 |
Notable alumni
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Adam Brody
- Occupations
- film actorscreenwritertelevision actoractorfilm producer
- 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). He has appeared in films including Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005), Thank You for Smoking (2005), In the Land of Women (2007), and Jennifer's Body (2009).
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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
- player of American football
- Biography
-
Willie James Buchanon is an American former 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 football and was selected in the first round of the 1972 NFL Draft with the seventh overall pick. He was the NFL 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 | 704 |
|---|---|
| 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 |