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MiraCosta College - Oceanside,California

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Acceptance Rate

$4,999

Avg.Financial Aid

001239

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MiraCosta College

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private
Public
Acceptance Rate:
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Level
4 Years
Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.
Not applicable
Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.
ACCJC
Website
www.miracosta.edu
Student Population Number of Students attending College
13,720
On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?
No

MiraCosta College is a public university located in Oceanside, CA. MiraCosta College occupies a total area of about 121 acres. In 1934, MiraCosta College was founded. Taking into account all the courses offered at MiraCosta College, the total enrolment stands at 12,992. The school has a total of 700+ academic staff. These faculty teach different courses to the students. Around 63% of the students are 24 and under at MiraCosta College. Shedding some light on gender distribution at MC, around 58% of the students are females and 42% are males. In its 86 years of existence, MC has produced several known personalities like Adam Brody, Kevin Towers, Torgeir Bryn, and Emily O'Brien. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and therefore, encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Further, it boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. A total of 195 programs are currently offered by the varsity to the students. It includes both the residential as well as online programs. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs), and WASC (Western Assn. of Schools and Colleges).

Location & Contact

Email:

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Phone:

7607572121

Fax:

7607576609

Address

One Barnard Drive

Rankings

The ranking of a particular college helps a student decide where to apply, which is always a tough decision. The two popular publications, US News and Forbes, are among the most trusted publications when it comes to the rankings of an educational institution. The ranking of a college plays an important role in helping a prospective candidate choosing the right college. It helps them assess the college's performance based on several factors, which include research excellence, the performance of the students after they complete their education, student experience, and most importantly academic success. However, it is to be noted that MiraCosta College does not feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings by these two publications.

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
None
Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.
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SAT Range
N/A
SAT/ACT
FALSE
ACT Range
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High School GPA
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Application Fee
FALSE$
Accept Common App
None

Admission to the university is fairly easy and the students are recommeded to make the most out of it. The students are required to submit a fee along with the admission form, in order to be considered for admission at MiraCosta College. It is a non-refundable amount. As a general rule of thumb, in order to improve one’s chances of securing admission, a person must score high on a standardised test like SAT or ACT. But, at MiraCosta College, the average SAT or ACT scores of students securing admission is not available. This points to the fact that scoring high on standardised tests is not an important criterion for this university. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at One Barnard Drive, Oceanside, California 92056-3899. They can also call them at (760) 757-2121.

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Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.
$5,524
Average Annual Cost
$1,288

Additional Costs:

Books And Supplies
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Other Fees
$48
Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.
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Budget For Other Expenses
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Total One Year Cost

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Before applying to MC, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $26,664. Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Bachelor's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

19:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

100%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

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Faculty Overview

43%

Male Professors

57%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

13,720

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

26%

Full-time / Part-time

37% / 63%

Students Gender

Male

42%

US National: 44%

Female

58%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

41%

Unknown

Black

Hispanic

40%

Two or more races

Non Resident alien

Asian

American Indian/Alaska native

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

Out Of State

94%

In State

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$68,756 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The institution does not provide on-campus housing facilities for students.

On Campus Housing Available

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

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Averege Housing Cost

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Campus Food

The institution does not provide any meal plan options.

Meal Plan Available

Average Meal Plan Available

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Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

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School Colors

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Varsity Athletics Association

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Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

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Total Female Athletes

N/A

Intramural Sports

N/A

Sports Club

N/A

Campus Security

Since the campus life of the students assumes an imperative part of their development and advancement, students at MC invest a lot of their time learning from the faculty members. Additionally, the students have an incredible breadth to learn and turn into a change-maker. To ensure the safety and security of students, the college has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include campus emergency phones and 24-hr escort safety rides. The college has enrolled around 42% male and 58% female students.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$23,300/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$28,900/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$9,000 - $9,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$93 - $93

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

62%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,999

Students Receiving Federal Grants

41%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,615

Students Receiving State Aid

60%

Average Aid Per Year

$1,953

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$7,453

$30K - $48K

$7,078

$48K - $75K

$4,774

$75K - $110K

$1,874

As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at MC to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. At the college, the average federal grant comes to be around $4,833, whereas the financial aid is $500. The college provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $2,447 and institutional aid worth $500.

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MiraCosta College

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Academics

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Geographic Density

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After Graduation

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Financial Aid

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