MiraCosta College: Review & Facts

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MiraCosta College is a large two-year, public school with 10,860 students enrolled. This school is the only college located in Oceanside, California.

Academic Offerings

MiraCosta College will give you the option to get a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered
103
MiraCosta College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 103 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Biology, Management, Business, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at MiraCosta College is high at 84% (above California average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
84%
Good
The graduation rate at MiraCosta College is low: 40%. About 21% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at MiraCosta College is reasonably decent -- 19:1. Read more about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are relatevely low, about $8,400 per academic year. The additional fees at MiraCosta College beyond tuition are approximately $100; which totals $8,500 annually.

Read the details about MiraCosta College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
This college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to MiraCosta College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (760) 757-2121 or check MiraCosta College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
B+
Dicey
MiraCosta College provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at MiraCosta College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
No
Presently there is no on-campus housing at MiraCosta College.

Based on the college crime information, MiraCosta College seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

MiraCosta College Location and Address

Postal Address:
MiraCosta College
One Barnard Drive
Oceanside, California
92056-3899, USA
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