MiraCosta College
1 Barnard Dr, Oceanside, CA, 92056-3899 - 
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MiraCosta College, one of California�s comprehensive, public two-year community colleges, has served the coastal area of North San Diego County for 75 years. Recognizing that individuals and domestic and international communities are diverse and changing, the college is committed to offering a variety of programs and services in Transfer Education, Vocational Education, General Education, Basic Skills Education, Community Education and Support Services....
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| County | San Diego County, CA | - |
| Title IV Eligible | YES | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 3,368 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 6,842 students | 1,443 students |
| Total Enrollment | 10,210 students | 2,213 students |
| Tuition | $20/unit CA resident | - |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 27% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 11% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,659 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 24% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $846 | $1,275 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 2% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,354 | $1,147 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 3% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $1,831 | $3,143 |
School Notes:
- MiraCosta College is a public California community college serving coastal North San Diego County.
- The college was founded in 1934 as Oceanside-Carlsbad Junior College, the second community college in San Diego County. Changed name to MiraCosta College and moved to Barnard Drive location in 1964.
- Student Resources includes library and information hubs at both the Oceanside and San Elijo campuses; More than 1,000 networked computers for student use; Wellness Center at the Oceanside Campus; free tutoring in nearly every subject; more than 1,000 students participate in Service Learning projects related to class curricula; Honors Scholars Program and active national honor society.
- MiraCosta's Adult Learning Center opened in 1992 at a newly remodeled site on Horne Street. The center relocated to its current Mission Avenue location in 2000 and was renamed the Community Learning Center. Over the years the center has expanded its adult education offerings to include parenting classes, workshops for older adults, and programs for those who are physically and mentally challenged. The Cisco Academy, which offers training in computer networking, is also housed at the center. The college's Small Business Development Center is right next door.
- The college is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
- Profile last updated: 03/24/2009.
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- Arts & Entertainment Events (Solana Beach Sun)
posted on March 5, 2010 at 12:07:18 am
Eunice Williams and Naomi Hobbs will present a free family concert at 7 p.m. March 10 in the Community Room at Carmel Valley Library, 3919 Townsgate. The 45-minute session will feature music by Leroy Anderson, Leonard Bernstein, George Gershwin, John Williams and others. (858) 552-1668. DANCE Bharatanatyam Indian Classical Dance . Featuring guest artist Diva Devaguptapu. 8 p.m. March 10-13, 2 p ... - Scholarships and internships available for careers in nuclear energy (The Fallbrook Village News)
posted on March 4, 2010 at 10:17:21 pm
OCEANSIDE - A new MiraCosta College program offers a free college education, a stable job and great pay. MiraCosta has partnered with the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) to offer a program to train students for jobs in nuclear energy. Plus, SONGS is offering 48 full-tuition and book scholarships for qualifying students who enroll in the new Maintenance & Operations Job Preparation ... - OCEANSIDE: Students blossom in agricultural competition (North County Times)
posted on February 27, 2010 at 03:00:49 am
High school students compared produce, identified plants andarranged flowers Friday as part of an annual agriculturecompetition at MiraCosta College in Oceanside. - Scholarships, paid internships offered for nuclear energy students (Del Mar Times)
posted on February 27, 2010 at 01:04:14 am
The nuclear energy process Courtesy Southern California Edison A new MiraCosta College program offers a free college education, a stable job and great pay. MiraCosta has partnered with the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) to offer a program to train students for jobs in nuclear energy. Plus, SONGS is offering 48 full-tuition and book scholarships for qualifying students who enroll ... - Scholarships, paid internships offered for nuclear energy students (Solana Beach Sun)
posted on February 27, 2010 at 12:59:18 am
The nuclear energy process Courtesy Southern California Edison A new MiraCosta College program offers a free college education, a stable job and great pay. MiraCosta has partnered with the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) to offer a program to train students for jobs in nuclear energy. Plus, SONGS is offering 48 full-tuition and book scholarships for qualifying students who enroll ...
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