California Miramar Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
California Miramar University is a private for-profit university in San Diego, California, enrolling about 135 students. Admission is selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 18.47% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (22.2%) and Black or African American (17.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $12,442
- 2024 Average Net Price: $12,480 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 18.47% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 135 97.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 50.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Tribal Colleges and Universities
- First-Generation Students: 48.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 7.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 7.1%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 140
- Applicants (IPEDS): 58
- Room & Board: $22,086 annual estimate
California Miramar University: what the data shows
Common questions about California Miramar University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is California Miramar University?
California Miramar University is located in San Diego, CA (ZIP 92108-1739).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is California Miramar University public or private?
California Miramar University is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does California Miramar University cost?
Published tuition: $12,442.
Average net price after aid: $12,480.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $9,131 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $15,369 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $17,425 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $16,995 |
| $110,001+ | $17,467 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $49,768.
How hard is it to get into California Miramar University?
Admission rate: 18.47%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is California Miramar University?
Total enrollment: 135 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 140 students.
Graduate enrollment: 112 students.
About 97% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at California Miramar University?
150%-time completion rate: 50.00%.
First-year retention: 92.3%.
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $31,000.
48.48% of students receive Pell grants.
What is California Miramar University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (58 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, Other (20 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is California Miramar University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 18.47%; completion rate 50.00%; net price $12,480. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$12,442
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at California Miramar University was $12,442.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$12,480
2024 Value
In 2024 California Miramar University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,480.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$49,920 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$12,480 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$49,768 4-Year Tuition
$22,086 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,062 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$35,590 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$142,360 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for California Miramar University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
48.48% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
48.48% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at California Miramar University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for California Miramar University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $7,990 | $7,990 | $21,442 |
| 2014 | $8,050 | $8,050 | — |
| 2015 | $8,240 | $8,240 | $21,203 |
| 2016 | $7,960 | $7,960 | $20,960 |
| 2017 | $8,977 | $8,977 | $10,145 |
| 2018 | $8,977 | $8,977 | $11,072 |
| 2019 | $8,994 | $8,994 | $16,794 |
| 2020 | $9,994 | $9,994 | $16,224 |
| 2021 | $9,994 | $9,994 | $14,906 |
| 2022 | $9,994 | $9,994 | $10,207 |
| 2023 | $9,994 | $9,994 | $11,007 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
18.47% Acceptance Rate
58 Total Applicants
38 Students Admitted
22 First-Time Students Enrolled
57.89% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is highly selective, accepting fewer than 3 in 10 applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
California Miramar University reported total enrollment of about 135 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 79% male and 21% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (22.2%), Black or African American (17.8%), and Non-Resident Alien (17.8%). About 48.48% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
97.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at California Miramar University in 2024 is 135 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 140 students. Graduate enrollment is about 112 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
92.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 22.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
50.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from California Miramar University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 74% male / 26% female
- Computer and Information Sciences, Other: 60% male / 40% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for California Miramar University.
Return on Investment
$31,000 Median Student Debt
Financial value analysis for California Miramar University.
Top Programs by Completions
2 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 58 completions
2. Computer and Information Sciences, Other: 20 completions
Most popular programs at California Miramar University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for California Miramar University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for California Miramar University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 7.1%
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $1,398
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
California Miramar University is a private for-profit institution located in San Diego, CA, classified as Tribal Colleges and Universities. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Sciences, Other. Enrollment is approximately 135 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (22.2%), Black or African American (17.8%), Non-Resident Alien (17.8%). It is highly selective, with an admission rate of 18.47%. The 150%-time completion rate is 50.00%. Approximately 48.48% of students receive Pell Grants. About 48.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Tribal Colleges and Universities
Location
San Diego, CA 92108-1739
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
California Miramar University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is California Miramar University located?
California Miramar University is located in San Diego, CA.
What is California Miramar University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at California Miramar University is 18.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 58 applicants and 38 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does California Miramar University cost?
Reported tuition is $12,442 and average net price is $12,480 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $22,086 annually.
What is the student body demographics at California Miramar University?
California Miramar University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 140 students, Hispanic or Latino (22.2%), Black or African American (17.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend California Miramar University?
About 48.1% of students at California Miramar University are first-generation college students.
What is the graduation rate at California Miramar University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 50.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do California Miramar University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $31,000.
Is California Miramar University public or private?
California Miramar University is a private for-profit institution located in San Diego, CA.
Is California Miramar University an HBCU?
No. California Miramar University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is California Miramar University a tribal college?
No. California Miramar University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is California Miramar University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, California Miramar University does not meet that proxy (reported share 22.2%).
Is California Miramar University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for California Miramar University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- San Diego, California city profile
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in California
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.