MiraCosta College

Oceanside, CA

MiraCosta College

Oceanside, CA

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Tuition & Fees

$1,152

$9,120

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

41%

male

59%

female

19

students

1

faculty

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Selective

Admissions Data Not Reported

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Public

10,860

undergraduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1934, MiraCosta College is a public two-year college that offers a wide range of associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training programs. It is known for its focus on student success and its commitment to providing a high-quality educational experience. It is located on a 104-acre campus in Oceanside, California.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 10,860
Established in 1934
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

165-acre, suburban campus in Oceanside (population: 176,193), 25 miles from San Diego. Served by bus and train; major airport serves San Diego.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

MiraCosta College
1 Barnard Drive
Oceanside, CA
92056-3899

Campus Life

no
Housing available
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
SAT/ACT requirements ACT only Not used SAT or ACT Not used ASSET Not used TABE Not used Wonderlic Not used

Selective

Not Reported

Admissions Factors

Neither required nor recommended

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Rank
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Formal demonstration of competencies
Admission test scores
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Other
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • Job listing services
  • On campus job/career fairs
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

80%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

75%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$4,152

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $1,152
Books & supplies $938
Total $2,090
Average Financial Aid - $4,152
Total with Avg. Aid $-2,062

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 888 201-8480, extension 6711
F: 760 795-6712
mccfinaid@miracosta.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Basketball yes yes
Beach volleyball yes
Soccer yes yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, dodgeball, flag football, hiking, kayaking, rugby, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Pacific Coast Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping yes
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General yes
Adult Development and Aging yes
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects yes
Anthropology, General yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Astronomy yes
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician yes
Behavioral Sciences yes
Biological and Physical Sciences yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician yes yes
Biomedical Technology/Technician yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Child Care Provider/Assistant yes
Child Care and Support Services Management yes
Child Development yes
Computer Graphics yes
Computer Programming/Programmer, General yes
Computer Science yes
Computer Support Specialist yes
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes
Criminal Justice/Police Science yes
Dance, General yes
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General yes
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce yes
Economics, General yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General yes
Foreign Language Teacher Education yes
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General yes
French Language and Literature yes
Geography yes
Health Teacher Education yes
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other yes
History, General yes
Hospitality Administration/Management, General yes
Humanities/Humanistic Studies yes
Information Technology yes
Italian Language and Literature yes
Japanese Language and Literature yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD yes
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary yes
Medical/Clinical Assistant yes
Music, General yes
Network and System Administration/Administrator yes
Office Management and Supervision yes
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician yes
Physical Sciences, General yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design yes
Psychology, General yes
Psychology, Other yes
Public Health, General yes
Real Estate yes
Recording Arts Technology/Technician yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager yes
Retail Management yes
Retailing and Retail Operations yes
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General yes
Small Business Administration/Management yes
Social Sciences, General yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General yes
Surgical Technology/Technologist yes
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology yes
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations yes
Visual and Performing Arts, General yes
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design yes

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Programs Offered

  • Distance Learning
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Theta Kappa
  • Tech prep program
  • Two-year transfer curriculum

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Technologies
  • Other

10,860

total students

94%

in-state

6%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

10,860
students

Female
59%
6,358

Male
41%
4,502

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

36%

3,920
students

Female
54%
2,130

Male
46%
1,790

64%

6,940
students

Female
61%
4,228

Male
39%
2,712

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
3%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
43%
Hispanic/Latino
35%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
6%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens
Countries most often represented Brazil
Canada
China
Japan
South Korea
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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