MiraCosta College

MiraCosta Overview

MiraCosta College (MiraCosta) is a four-year, public school located in Oceanside, CA. It is classified as primarily Associate's college by Carnegie Classification

The MiraCosta's tuition & fees is $1,158 for California residents and $9,750 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 56% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $4,096.

The school has a total enrollment of 11,478 and the students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).

MiraCosta College is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.

MiraCosta has 1 campuses and you can check institutes' campuses section for their information.

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2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of MiraCosta College is $1,158 for in-state students and $9,750 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $1,164 for California residents and $10,424 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year.

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2024-25 Tuition & Fees

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$1,158	$9,750

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

2025-26 Estimation

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$1,164	$10,424

The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Graduation Rate »	41%
Transfer-out Rate	10%
Retention Rate	91%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	5.56% (18 to 1)
Student Population »	11,478 (all undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$4,096

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

MiraCosta College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.

Special Learning Opportunities at MiraCosta
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	No
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	No
On-campus day care for students' children	Yes

Address	One Barnard Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056-3899
Phone	760-757-2121
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Disability Service	Disability Services
School Type	four-year, public
Carnegie Category	4-year, but associate colleges
Highest Degree Offered	Bachelor's degree

Name	Location	Tuition & Fees
MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus	Cardiff, CA	$1,158	$9,750

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