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MiraCosta College

#824 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America
  • C+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Oceanside, CA
  • 774 reviews
C+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Academics
    C+
  2. Value
    C+
  3. Diversity
    A-
  4. Campus
    A
  5. Athletics
    C-
  6. Party Scene
    C+
  7. Professors
    B
  8. Location
    B+
  9. Dorms
    NG
  10. Campus Food
    NG
  11. Student Life
    A-
  12. Safety
    A-
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MiraCosta is a public college located in Oceanside, California in the San Diego Area. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 5,167 undergraduate students. The MiraCosta acceptance rate is 100%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Child Care Provider, and Natural Sciences. Graduating 37% of students, MiraCosta alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $22,100.
About MiraCosta College...
Athletic Division
CCCAA
Athletic Conference
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Address
One Barnard Drive
Oceanside, CA 92056
Website
miracosta.edu
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MiraCosta College Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
100%
Application Deadline
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SAT Range
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ACT Range
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Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
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High School GPA
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Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost

Net Price
$5,743/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $3,915/ year
  • $30-48k
    $4,654/ year
  • $49-75k
    $6,458/ year
  • $76-110k
    $8,281/ year
  • $110k+
    $10,015/ year
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Academics

Professors
B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
26:1
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.101 responses
79%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.102 responses
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Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    1,238 Graduates
  • Child Care Provider
    212 Graduates
  • Natural Sciences
    170 Graduates
  • Business
    119 Graduates
  • Athletic Training
    67 Graduates
  • Psychology
    61 Graduates
  • Accounting Technician and Bookkeeping
    60 Graduates
  • Communications
    52 Graduates
  • Nursing
    39 Graduates
  • Automotive Mechanics
    33 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
5,167Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
24%
Pell Grant
39%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 5 responses
Report
  • Diverse
    60%
  • Outgoing
    20%
  • Stressed
    20%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$28,600/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
37%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
80%
National
83%

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MiraCosta College Reviews

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As a college freshmen, I feel extremely blessed and grateful to be at MiraCosta. Going into college, I was very nervous since I had been homeschooled for the majority of my life. However, MiraCosta has provided me with plenty of the support and materials needed to pursue my education and overall personal growth. I take most of my classes at the San Elijo campus, and I couldn't be happier with the small, yet homey environment. The counselors are exceptional in terms of helping and genuinely wanting students to succeed. The professors are passionate about the subjects they teach and personal experiences they share. Student services such as free tutoring as well as math and writing centers for academic assistance are offered throughout the year, and I would advise anyone to take advantage of all the helpful resources offered!
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MiraCosta College is a great place for international students as I am. Experienced professors, friendly staff, smart classmates. I love here. Campuses are very well equipped and located at beautiful places. I highly recommend this college!
MiraCosta has provided me with the most valuable tool my career will ever see, my first college degree. This has given me the confidence to continue in my academic career, as well as apply for much needed financial scholarship assistance. I have received so much support and encouragement from this institution, that I've pushed myself to achieve goals I never imagined possible. Now I have achieved them, and I am grateful for the scholastic, and career guidance I received from MiraCosta. I am attending California State University San Marcos for Environmental Studies. Not only did I never believe this would happen, I could not be happier with how my life is right now. I Know education has changed my life, and I hope to meet others who feel the same way about the personal growth and development they've gained from their collegiate education.