MiraCosta vs. Cal State Fullerton |
#51 in California Community Colleges | Rankings* | #10 in Federal Region IX Universities #39 in California Colleges |
Public, four-years Associate's - Private For-profit 4-year Primarily Associate's | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$1,152 California Residents $9,120 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$7,073 California Residents $18,953 Out-of-State |
- | Graduate Tuition | $8,507 California Residents $18,011 Out-of-State |
Less$4,152 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,389 |
Admission | ||
- | Acceptance Rate | 66.72% |
- | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 16.23% |
Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test | |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller10,860 | Total Enrollment | Larger40,386 |
Smaller10,860 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger35,432 |
- | Graduate Student Population | 4,954 |
Larger6,118 | Online Student Population | Smaller4,122 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower42% | Graduate Rate | Higher69% |
Higher10% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower2% |
Lower84% | Retention Rate | Higher86% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,277) | |
Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,506) | |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty24 to 1 |
704 | Number of faculties | 2,017 |
Higher$124,998 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$101,452 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.