Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $1,152
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $9,120
- Average Net Price
- $7,178
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 27.2%
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $27,280
- Books & Supplies
- $938
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $9,000
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $95/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 44.5%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 2.2%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 27.2%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $6,139 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $6,936 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $9,279 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $11,904 |
| $110,001+ | $10,487 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Families typically pay $7,178 per year after aid at MiraCosta College. Low-income students under $30,000 pay just $6,139 annually, while those earning over $110,000 pay $10,487. A two-year degree costs between $12,278 and $20,974 total, depending on family income. The community college keeps costs low with in-state tuition at only $1,152 per year.
Most graduates leave with manageable debt loads. Median debt hits $9,000, translating to monthly payments around $95. Graduates earn a median $43,845 ten years later, making those loan payments very affordable. Only 2.17% of students take federal loans, reflecting the school's affordability. Just 7.09% receive institutional grants averaging $5,222, since most students already qualify for low net prices through federal aid.
California residents get the best deal here, representing 94.31% of enrollment and accessing the lowest tuition rates.
Most graduates leave with manageable debt loads. Median debt hits $9,000, translating to monthly payments around $95. Graduates earn a median $43,845 ten years later, making those loan payments very affordable. Only 2.17% of students take federal loans, reflecting the school's affordability. Just 7.09% receive institutional grants averaging $5,222, since most students already qualify for low net prices through federal aid.
California residents get the best deal here, representing 94.31% of enrollment and accessing the lowest tuition rates.
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