Here are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at San Diego Miramar 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 San Diego Miramar College amounted to $1,146 annually. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $10,002. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Required fees account for were $42 in-state and $42 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $9,960 |
| Fees | $42 | $42 |
| Total | $1,146 | $10,002 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much does San Diego Miramar College charge part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For some context, here is how San Diego Miramar College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| 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, San Diego Miramar College comes in lower than most schools.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the San Diego Miramar College Financial Aid page for details.
The table below shows how tuition at San Diego Miramar College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,104 | $8,472 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,104 | $7,400 |
| One Year Ago | $1,104 | $9,048 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,104 | $9,960 |
The following chart shows how tuition at San Diego Miramar College has shifted across recent years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition went up 10.1%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $11,010 the year ahead.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 0.06%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $1,146. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 6.54%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $10,656.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $1,146 | $10,656 |
| In 2 Years | $1,146 | $11,352 |
| In 3 Years | $1,146 | $12,094 |
| In 4 Years | $1,146 | $12,885 |
| In 5 Years | $1,146 | $13,727 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $46,987, or close to $4,584 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
To learn about financial aid at San Diego Miramar College, visit the San Diego Miramar College Financial Aid page.