MiraCosta College
MiraCosta College is a public institution located in Oceanside, CA, offering 83 distinct degree programs across various fields of study. With an enrollment of over 10,474 students, MiraCosta College serves a substantial student population.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,152
- 2024 Average Net Price: $7,178 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 10,474 N/A% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 41.10%
Costs
Tuition Costs
$1,152
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at MiraCosta College was $1,152.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$7,178
2024 Value
In 2024 MiraCosta College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,178.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$28,712 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$7,178 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$4,608 4-Year In-State Tuition
$36,480 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for MiraCosta College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
27.24% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
2.17% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at MiraCosta College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
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
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
N/A% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at MiraCosta College in 2024 is 10,474 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
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.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
95.65% 100% Completion Time
41.10% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 95.65% of students graduating from MiraCosta College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for MiraCosta College.
Return on Investment
$9,000 Median Student Debt
$43,845 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
20.53% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1427.06% Return on Investment
2.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for MiraCosta College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 1,518 completions
CIP 52.0201: 287 completions
CIP 30.0101: 261 completions
CIP 19.0709: 222 completions
General Psychology: 142 completions
Agricultural Production Operations: 109 completions
CIP 15.0401: 88 completions
CIP 51.0801: 81 completions
CIP 52.0302: 81 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 3,883 completions
Most popular programs at MiraCosta College.
Employment Outcomes
$37,965 Median Earnings (6 years after entry)
$40,003 Median Earnings (8 years after entry)
$43,845 Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
Earnings outcomes for MiraCosta College graduates.
About
MiraCosta College is a public institution located in Oceanside, CA, offering 83 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 10,474 students. The institution maintains a 41.10% graduation rate. Approximately 27.24% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Oceanside, CA 92056-3899
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 83 distinct degree programs, MiraCosta College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
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
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.