B
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Professors
    B
  2. Value
    C+
  3. Diversity
    A-
  4. Safety
    B+
  5. Student Experience
    B
  6. Location
    B
MiraCosta College is ...
Public
Athletic Division
Other
Athletic Conference
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Address
One Barnard Drive
Oceanside, CA 92056
Website
miracosta.edu
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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
100%
SAT Scores Range
—
ACT Scores Range
—
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
—
High School GPA
—

Cost

Net Price
$7,294/ year
National
$15,431

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $4,859/ year
  • $30-48k
    $5,638/ year
  • $49-75k
    $7,353/ year
  • $76-110k
    $9,906/ year
  • $110k+
    $10,175/ year

Academics

Professors
B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
29:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
92%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.102 responses
57%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.94 responses
82%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.95 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    1,184 Graduates
  • Biological and Physical Sciences
    169 Graduates
  • Business Administration and Management
    131 Graduates
  • Child Care Provider
    112 Graduates
  • Accounting Technician and Bookkeeping
    104 Graduates
  • Nursing Assistant
    77 Graduates
  • Automotive Mechanics
    64 Graduates
  • Medical Assistant
    64 Graduates
  • Psychology
    53 Graduates
  • Nursing
    47 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
5,024Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
23%
Pell Grant
29%
Varsity Athletes
2%
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After MiraCosta College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$29,500/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
38%
National
47%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
78%
National
83%

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MiraCosta College Reviews

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I took a couple classes through Mira Costa while still being in High School. Great experience! There are plenty of resources, and every faculty member wants you to succeed. However, the students are not the most motivated, or friendly necessarily. Some are, but many are just there to get by and don't care about getting to know you. Of course, it's not the fault of the school- just a note on the atmosphere. I had a great experience and actually did get to know a couple people.
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What I liked about MiraCosta College is the class sizes weren't abundant, and the teachers are awesome. You can always get help and if your not familiar with the campus like I wasn't, don't be aftraid to ask around. The students are super friendly and have no problem pointing you in the right direction! Also, there SURF system is great and makes it easy to register for classes

Thanks MiraCosta! See you in spring term,
Leah Berglund
The students/staff members/ professors in this school are so friendly and welcoming. First of all, the students around campus help convey a positive environment. The staff members are so supportive and encouraging. They make you feel like you care. This school has amazing teachers most importantly! the professors here are genuine, motivating, helpful, and easy to communicate.