MiraCosta College
MiraCosta College is one of the fifty public 4-year colleges in California. The campus is located in a suburb, in Oceanside.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 14,617 students attend the school. Every year 31% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.MiraCosta College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $1,104, and fees were $48. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $6,720 and $48 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students14,617 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio26:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate- |
Nursing Programs
The Miracosta college Registered Nursing program prepares students with patient care in a range of healthcare settings.
The program emphasizes nursing theory and clinical practice for direct patient care. Students who successfully complete the Associate Degree in Nursing are eligible to apply for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. Upon successful performance on the examination, they are licensed as registered nurses (RNs).
Admissions procedures:
- High school diploma or GED equivalency certificate
- Complete pre-requisite college level courses with a GPA of 2.5 or above
- Submission of mandatory health record information as per the institutions requirements (including immunization records)
A point system using multi-criteria developed by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office is used to accept students into the RN program. 90 percent of student admission is based on the point system, and 10 percent of admitted students will come from the established wait list.
Students accepted into the RN program must take the Test of Academic Skills (TEAS) and receive a composite score of 62 percent in order to begin the program. Students who do not receive at least a 62 percent will be counseled and have a remediation plan designed. They will have one year to complete the remediation plan before retesting for admittance. This program has been approved by the Board of Registered Nursing
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 8 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 8 |
| Certificate | 0 | 0 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 58 miles radius of MiraCosta College
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California State University-San Marcos
9 miles away |
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San Diego State University
32 miles away |
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University of California-Irvine
44 miles away |
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Career Care Institute, Moreno Valley
52 miles away |
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Santa Ana College
52 miles away |
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North Orange County ROP
55 miles away |
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Stanton University, Garden Grove
55 miles away |
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Coast Health Career College
56 miles away |
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Summit College - Anaheim
58 miles away |
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Bethesda University of California
58 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges 07/01/1952 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $46/credit | |
| In State Students | $46/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $280/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $2,070 | $2,070 | $12,600 |
| ADN | 70 | $3,220 | $3,220 | $19,600 |
| BSN | 125 | $5,750 | $5,750 | $35,000 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 61% of MiraCosta College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 40% | $4,663 |
| Other Federal Grant | 11% | $522 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 59% | $1,822 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | -- | $826 |
| Federal Student Loans | 1% | $4,396 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$3,480
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$995 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$1,771 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$4,280 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$6,918 |
| Over $110,000$6,422 |
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Student Population
14,617
Undergrads
0
Graduates
8,405
Women
6,212
Men
35%
Full-time
65%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
41% |
|
Hispanic |
38% |
|
Two or more races |
7% |
|
Asian |
7% |
|
Black/African American |
3% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
1% |
Relevant scholarships
- California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School Nurses
- FNSNA Promise of Nursing Scholarships
- Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships
- Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship Program
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing.
