MiraCosta College
Tel:
(760)757-2121
- 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.
School Highlights
- MiraCosta College serves 14,687 students (34% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 41:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
- Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 68%.
- MiraCosta College is one of 21 community colleges within San Diego County, CA.
- The nearest community college to MiraCosta College is Golf Academy of America-Carlsbad (4.7 miles away).
Top Placements
MiraCosta College places among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
- The teacher population of 360 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| MiraCosta College | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 360 staff | 97 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 14,687 students | 7,516 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 41:1 | 44:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 5,024 students | 1,613 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 9,663 students | 5,903 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | 7% | 13% |
| % Hispanic | 29% | 37% |
| % Black | 4% | 7% |
| % White | 48% | 32% |
| % Hawaiian | 1% | - |
| % Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
| % Non Resident races | 2% | 3% |
| % Unknown races | 2% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.73 |
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| College Completion Rate | 32% | 29% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $31,100 | $34,600 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to MiraCosta College is Golf Academy of America-Carlsbad (4.7 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Golf Academy of America-CarlsbadPrivate, for profit168 students | 4.70 Mi1950 Camino Vida Roble, Ste. 125
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(800)342-7342 4.70168 - Kaplan College-VistaPrivate, for profit812 students | 4.80 Mi2022 University Dr
Vista, CA 92083
(760)630-1555 4.80812 - 24,914 students | 7.30 Mi1140 W. Mission
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760)744-1150 7.3024,914 - 11,876 students | 22.10 Mi10440 Black Mountain Rd
San Diego, CA 92126
(619)388-7800 22.1011,876 - Professional Golfers Career CollegePrivate, for profit248 students | 24.80 Mi26109 Ynez Road
Temecula, CA 92591
(800)877-4380 24.80248
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