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MiraCosta CollegeOceanside, CA
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California State University-FullertonFullerton, CA
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#51 in California Community Colleges
Rankings*
#10 in Federal Region IX Universities
Public, four-years
Associate's - Private For-profit 4-year Primarily Associate's
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (high research activity)
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
1-2 Years Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Offered DegreeBachelor'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 Tuitionexpensive$7,073 California Residents
$18,953 Out-of-State
-Graduate Tuition$8,507 California Residents
$18,011 Out-of-State
Less$4,152Average Financial Aid AmountMore$8,389
Admission
-Acceptance Rate66.72%
-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 CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller10,860Total EnrollmentLarger40,386
Smaller10,860Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger35,432
-Graduate Student Population4,954
Larger6,118Online Student PopulationSmaller4,122
Completion & Outcomes
Lower42%Graduate RateHigher69%
Higher10%Transfer-out RateLower2%
Lower84%Retention RateHigher86%
Special Learning Opportunity
Study AbroadSpecial learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,277)
Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,506)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty19 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty24 to 1
704Number of faculties2,017
Higher$124,998Average Faculty SalaryLower$101,452
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.