by our College Data Analytics TeamCheck the current per-credit-hour tuition for part-time enrollment at MiraCosta College, plus the regular full-year tuition and fees for context.
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Part-time undergraduates from in state pay $46 for every credit hour. Out-of-state part-time students pay $402 per credit.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $46 | $402 |
Keep in mind that the per-credit-hour rate is the sticker price and does not factor in any aid or scholarships a student may qualify for.
As a comparison, full-time undergraduate tuition and fees at MiraCosta College are shown below.
The fees portion of those annual totals came to $54 in-state and $54 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $9,696 |
| Fees | $54 | $54 |
| Total | $1,158 | $9,750 |
These tuition and fees cover one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board.
This is how tuition at MiraCosta College has tracked across the last few 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 |
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition rose 6.9%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $10,420 the year after.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so budget for the cost climbing as you progress.
When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so the back half of the degree doesn’t outrun your funding plan.
A per-credit-hour figure is only part of the conversation — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For information on financial aid at MiraCosta College, visit the MiraCosta College Financial Aid page.
Comparing to full-time enrollment? See the MiraCosta College Tuition & Fees page.