Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa Tuition & Outcomes (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa is a private trade and vocational school in Costa Mesa, California, enrolling about 32 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $59,398 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $N/A After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 32 100.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 0.00%
  • First-Generation Students: 53.5%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 32

Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa: what the data shows

Common questions about Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa?

Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa is located in Costa Mesa, CA (ZIP 92626-3079).

NCES locale classification: Suburb.

Is Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa public or private?

Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa is a Private Non-profit institution.

How big is Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa?

Total enrollment: 32 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 32 students.

About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.

What do graduates of Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa earn?

Median earnings: $43,413 six years after entry; $59,398 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $18,040.

58.33% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show median earnings $59,398 at 10 years. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$N/A
2024 Value

In 2024 Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $N/A.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.

4-year total cost breakdown for Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa.

Financial Aid by Income Level

58.33% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

79.17% 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 Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa 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 Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa in that year.

Multi-year history is not in this profile yet. It is added when the institution cost history CSV has been collected and merged into school JSON.

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

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 & Student Demographics

Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa reported total enrollment of about 32 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 34% male and 66% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (46.9%), Asian (40.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (9.4%). About 58.33% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 53.5% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa in 2024 is 32 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 32 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.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 46.9%.

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

0.00% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 33% male / 67% 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: Hispanic or Latino.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa.

Return on Investment

$18,040 Median Student Debt

$59,398 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

30.37% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

3.0 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa.

Top Programs by Completions

1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 21 completions

Most popular programs at Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,400

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa is a private non-profit institution located in Costa Mesa, CA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Enrollment is approximately 32 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (46.9%), Asian (40.6%), Hispanic or Latino (9.4%). Approximately 58.33% of students receive Pell Grants. About 53.5% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private Non-profit

Location

Costa Mesa, CA 92626-3079

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa 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 Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa located?

Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa is located in Costa Mesa, CA.

How much does Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa?

Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa reports undergraduate enrollment of about 32 students, Black or African American (46.9%), Asian (40.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa?

About 53.5% of students at Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa earn?

Median earnings are $43,413 six years after entry and $59,398 ten years after entry.

How much debt do Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $18,040.

Is Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa public or private?

Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa is a private nonprofit institution located in Costa Mesa, CA.

Is Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa an HBCU?

No. Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa a tribal college?

No. Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa does not meet that proxy (reported share 9.4%).

Is Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • California trade schools profile
  • Costa Mesa, 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.