Overall Score
N/A
Accept Rate
96%
Grad Rate (6yr)
11.7K
Students
$1,104
In-State Tuition
N/A
Net Price (low income)
Score Breakdown
66/100
Composite Score
#102 nationally · #18 in CA
Student Outcomes
30%96/100
Affordability
25%50/100
Selectivity
20%50/100
Academic Profile
15%50/100
Program Breadth
10%77/100
Scores computed from NCES IPEDS 2023–24 data, normalized within 4-year peer group.
About MiraCosta College
MiraCosta College is a public four-year university located in Oceanside, California. It is ranked #102 nationally and #18 in California by our composite scoring methodology. MiraCosta College has a test-optional admissions policy. It enrolls approximately 11,707 students with a six-year graduation rate of 96%, with costs below the national average.
Admissions & Costs
Acceptance Rate
N/A
In-State Tuition
$1,104
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,072
Net Price (0–30K income)
N/A
6-Year Graduation Rate
96%
Total Enrollment
11,707
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
✓Exceptional graduation rate — well above national average
✓In-state tuition below national average for public universities
Considerations
!Limited publicly reported outcome data available
Who Is This College For?
1.In-state residents seeking quality education at lower cost
Frequently Asked Questions
MiraCosta College uses test-optional or holistic admissions. Contact the admissions office for the latest acceptance data.
Rankings
National Rank#102
California Rank#18
Rankings based on composite score from NCES IPEDS 2023–24 data. All 4,264 US colleges ranked.
Institution Profile
TypePublic
Level4-year
LocationOceanside, CA
Enrollment11,707 students
Visit Official Website ↗Affordability
In-State Tuition
$1,104/yr
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,072/yr
Complete FAFSA for personalized aid. Net price varies by income bracket and enrollment year.
Other Colleges in CA
Pomona College
Claremont · 4-year
79
Claremont McKenna College
Claremont · 4-year
78
University of Southern California
Los Angeles · 4-year
77
University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley · 4-year
74
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles · 4-year
74
California Institute of Technology
Pasadena · 4-year
73
All California Colleges →About Our Rankings: Scores are computed from publicly available NCES IPEDS 2023–24 data using a weighted composite of graduation outcomes, affordability, selectivity, and academic profile. Scores are normalized within peer groups (4-year vs 2-year). We do not accept payment for rankings.