MiraCosta College
Oceanside, CA · Suburb · 10,278 students
HSI
4
YearPublic
Suburb
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
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Location
Oceanside, CA, 92056-3899 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
SAN · San Diego
32 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$15,531
Out-of-state COA
$24,123
Avg net price
$7,339
In-state tuition
$1,158
Out-of-state tuition
$9,750
Books & supplies
$1,062/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$6,535
$30–48k
$5,560
$48–75k
$9,222
$75–110k
$11,172
$110k+
$12,855
Admissions
Essay Requirements
This school does not appear to use the Common Application. Check the school's admissions website directly for essay requirements and application instructions.
See the current Common App essay prompts for the personal statement options.
Outcomes
Graduation rate
41%
1st-yr retention
91%
Transfer-out rate
10%
Consumer completion
28%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
52%
Transferred
18%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
29%
Median earnings (6yr)
$37,965
Median earnings (10yr)
$43,845
Median debt
$9,000
Monthly loan payment
$95
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,473–$9,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$16,618
Student Body
Men 42%Women 58%
18
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■ Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
27%
First-generation
51%
Median family income
$19,811
Independent students
55%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
25.0
Part-time students
57%
Race & ethnicity
White
33%
Hispanic
45%
Black
4%
Asian
7%
Two or more
7%
Non-resident
1%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$37,965
10 years after entry
$43,845
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Institutional
Endowment
$15M
Full-time faculty
23%
Avg faculty salary
$14,957/mo
Instructional spend/student
$7,169
Federal loan rate
2%