Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$1.2k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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MiraCosta College
Oceanside, CA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$1,152
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,120
Avg On-Campus Living
$18,167
Avg Off-Campus Living
$27,280
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$19,319
Net price (after aid)$7,178
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$6,139
$30k – $48k$6,936
$48k – $75k$9,279
$75k – $110k$11,904
$110k+$10,487
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$43,845
Median debt at graduation$9,000
Est. monthly loan payment$95
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 4.9×Graduates earn about 4.9× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants27%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans2%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
41%
Freshman Retention
86%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$7.2k below avg
Out-of-state value
$9.1k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$1.2k
below avg
Out-of-state
$9.1k
below avg
Net price
$7.2k
below avg
Pell
27%
Median debt
$9.0k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$43.8k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
AgricultureEngineeringSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceBusinessEducationArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeNatural SciencesVisual & Performing Arts
Programs (34)
Engineering
Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringCivil Engineering
Social Sciences
International RelationsPolitical ScienceEconomicsSociology
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
CybersecurityData ScienceArtificial Intelligence
Admissions
Acceptance rate
100%
SAT range
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About MiraCosta College
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- Where is MiraCosta College located?
- MiraCosta College is located in Oceanside, CA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is MiraCosta College?
- MiraCosta College is a public university based in CA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at MiraCosta College?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at MiraCosta College is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at MiraCosta College?
- MiraCosta College's published in-state tuition is approximately $1,152 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend MiraCosta College?
- MiraCosta College reports total enrollment of approximately 10,474 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about MiraCosta College?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with MiraCosta College.
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