MiraCosta College Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

Oceanside, CA · Public · Bachelor's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$1,158
Out-of-State Tuition$9,750
Acceptance RateNot published
Average SATNot published

MiraCosta College vs. State and National Averages

MiraCosta CollegeCA AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$1,158$16,639$18,082
vs. average—-93%-94%

Other colleges in Oceanside

CollegeTypeUndergraduatesTuition
UEI College-OceansidePrivate for-profit814$21,500
West Coast Barber CollegePrivate for-profit21$15,650

Tuition shown is in-state tuition for schools that report one, otherwise the published tuition for the school's largest program. Source: College Scorecard.

Outcomes and student profile at MiraCosta College

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$43,845
Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)41%
Median debt among graduates who borrowed$9,000
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants27%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over36%
First-generation students51%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at MiraCosta College?

In-state tuition at MiraCosta College is $1,158 and out-of-state tuition is $9,750, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at MiraCosta College?

College Scorecard does not publish an acceptance rate for MiraCosta College. Schools generally have no rate to report when they admit students on an open or rolling basis, or when they do not report first-time, full-time applicants to the federal survey.

What SAT score do you need for MiraCosta College?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for MiraCosta College. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is MiraCosta College?

MiraCosta College enrolls about 10,278 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Is MiraCosta College expensive?

In-state tuition at MiraCosta College is $1,158, which is 93% below the CA average of $16,639.

How much do graduates of MiraCosta College earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at MiraCosta College are $43,845 a year, according to College Scorecard.

How much debt do students at MiraCosta College take on?

The median debt among MiraCosta College graduates who borrowed is $9,000, according to College Scorecard.