by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at MiraCosta College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at MiraCosta College came in at $1,158 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $9,750. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Within that total, required fees came to $54 in-state and $54 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $9,696 |
| Fees | $54 | $54 |
| Total | $1,158 | $9,750 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What does MiraCosta College charge part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how MiraCosta College prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, MiraCosta College is comparatively affordable.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the MiraCosta College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Take a look at how tuition at MiraCosta College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,104 | $8,472 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,104 | $8,400 |
| One Year Ago | $1,104 | $9,072 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,104 | $9,696 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at MiraCosta College has tracked over the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition went up 6.9%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $10,420 in the following year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 0.17%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $1,160. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 4.67%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $10,205.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $1,160 | $10,205 |
| In 2 Years | $1,162 | $10,681 |
| In 3 Years | $1,164 | $11,180 |
| In 4 Years | $1,166 | $11,702 |
| In 5 Years | $1,168 | $12,248 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $43,768, compared with about $4,652 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at MiraCosta College, visit the MiraCosta College Financial Aid page.
