MiraCosta College
Oceanside, California · Suburb: LargeOfficial Website ↗
Scores based on IPEDS 2023–24 federal data. Methodology →
MiraCosta College is a public four-year university located in Oceanside, California. The college enrolls approximately 11,707 undergraduate students. In-state tuition is $1,104 per year ($9,072 out-of-state), significantly below average for public institutions. The six-year graduation rate is 96%, which is excellent compared to the national average of 63%.
The six-year graduation rate measures students who earn their degree within 150% of normal time (6 years for a 4-year program). It is the federal standard for comparing outcomes across institutions.
- ✓Tuition ($1,104/yr) is well below the national average for public colleges
- ✓Strong 6-year graduation rate of 96%, above the national average of 63%
- ✓Reasonable room and board costs at $938/yr
- ✓Publicly funded institution — tuition subsidized by state taxes for in-state residents
- ·Data on some metrics is not yet available — contact the admissions office for details
This college is a strong fit for in-state students who want a quality education at a subsidized cost, and students who prioritize colleges with a strong record of graduate completion.
All data sourced from the NCES IPEDS 2023–24 collection. Acceptance rates, test scores, and graduation rates reflect the most recent year reported. Scores are composite rankings calculated from five weighted dimensions.
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