MiraCosta College: Ranking & Review
MiraCosta College Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
6,546 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,673 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Admission requirements
It’s free to apply for undergraduates.
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.
MiraCosta College Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Off-campus | $20,548 | $26,164 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
MiraCosta College does not provide on-campus housing.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $1,104 | $6,720 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $48 | $48 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $46 | $280 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Associate's degree | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,238 | 1,238 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 248 | 248 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences | 218 | 218 |
| Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies | 170 | 170 |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 123 | 123 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 73 | 73 |
| Psychology | 61 | 61 |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 53 | 53 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 52 | 52 |
| Communications Technologies & Technicians and Support Services | 44 | 44 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 41 | 41 |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies & Technicians | 33 | 33 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 33 | 33 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 24 | 24 |
| Social Sciences | 20 | 20 |
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 18 | 18 |
| History | 17 | 17 |
| Personal and Culinary Services | 8 | 8 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 7 | 7 |
| Education | 3 | 3 |
| Architecture and Related Services | 3 | 3 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 2 | 2 |
| Physical Sciences | 2 | 2 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | ||
| English Language and Literature & Letters | ||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | ||
| Precision Production | ||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | ||
| Grand Total | 2,491 | 2,491 |
A total of 2,491 2-year associate's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at MiraCosta College.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 31% | 30% | 33% |
General info
| Religious affiliation | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
| Total FTE staff | 715 |
| Instructional FTE | 384 |
| Sector of institution | Public, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Public |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | miracosta.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | One Barnard Drive Oceanside, California, 92056-3899 United States |
| Urbanization level | Suburb: Large |
| Phone | 7607572121 |