C+

Above Average

Score: 57/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

50/100 · earnings-weighted

MiraCosta College

4-Year Public

📍 Oceanside, California 92056

🌐 www.miracosta.edu/

MiraCosta College — tuition $1,104 in-state, $9,072 out-of-state

Outcomes

66/100

Affordability

B+

77/100

Resources

C+

57/100

Experience

44/100

Prestige

36/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

11,707

Total Enrollment

41%

Graduation Rate

86%

Retention Rate

22.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$7,972

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near MiraCosta College ▼

30% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$873,333

Avg Monthly Rent

$2,895

1-Year Change

+2.3%

See full rental market data for 92056 →

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at MiraCosta College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$43,845

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$37,965

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$9,000

Median debt at graduation

41.1%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

27.4%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 21% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 45th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

For parents & investors

The MiraCosta College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $873,333
Avg rent near campus: $2,895/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 92057 (3.0% cap, Oceanside)

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🏆 Where MiraCosta College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥉

Biomedical Technology/Technician

of 16 schools

🥉

Physical Fitness Technician

of 13 schools

Child Care Provider/Assistant

of 100 schools

#10

Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General

of 24 schools

#10

Small Business Administration/Management

of 26 schools

#16

Computer Graphics

of 32 schools

#18

Humanities/Humanistic Studies

of 100 schools

#19

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

of 100 schools

#20

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

of 100 schools

#24

Biological and Physical Sciences

of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$1,104	$9,072

Financial Aid

79%

Receive Any Aid

43%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$7,972

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$6,139
$30,001 - $48,000	$6,936
$48,001 - $75,000	$9,279
$75,001 - $110,000	$11,904
$110,001+	$10,487

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 1,518 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 287 grads/yr Biological and Physical Sciences 261 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 222 grads/yr Psychology, General 142 grads/yr Humanities/Humanistic Studies 109 grads/yr Biomedical Technology/Technician 88 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 81 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 81 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 62 grads/yr Physical Fitness Technician 60 grads/yr Sociology, General 56 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 54 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 53 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 50 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 47 grads/yr Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General 41 grads/yr Small Business Administration/Management 40 grads/yr Computer Graphics 36 grads/yr Hospitality Administration/Management, General 30 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from MiraCosta College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Training and development managers

$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Industrial production managers

$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Student Demographics

11,707

Total Students

57%

Women

55%

Traditional Age (18-24)

30%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 35%

Hispanic 43%

Black 3%

Asian 8%

Two or More 7%

Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 30%

With Family 70%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~3,512 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 12%

Hybrid (Some Online) 38%

Fully Online 49%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 55%

25-64 (Adult) 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at MiraCosta College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend MiraCosta College?

Tuition at MiraCosta College is $1,104 for in-state students and $9,072 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $7,972.

What is the graduation rate at MiraCosta College?

The graduation rate at MiraCosta College is 41%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is MiraCosta College a good school?

MiraCosta College has a Repit College Score of 57/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend MiraCosta College?

MiraCosta College has a total enrollment of 11,707 students.

Is there rental demand near MiraCosta College?

Yes! Approximately 30% of students at MiraCosta College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 3,512 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Oceanside area.

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