San Diego Miramar College
About San Diego Miramar College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
San Diego Miramar College teaches beside the Marine Corps air station it is named after and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Business, electromechanical technology and criminal justice are its largest programs, and it runs the region's fire and police academies.
Founded
1969
Location
San Diego, California
Students
11,271
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
48.5%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$1,146
Out-of-state: $10,002
Avg Net Price
$3,337
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$48,224
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
48.5% complete their degree within three years
Retention
72.5%
Transfer Out
14%
Teaching Quality
25:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
34%
$/Student
$5.6K
Class Size
Large
While 48.5% finish in 4 years, 72.5% of freshmen do return for sophomore year. Many students here may take a bit longer, but they stick with it.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$1,146
In-State
$10,002
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,062
Total Cost of Attendance
$17,126
After Financial Aid
$3,337
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$1,358
Receive Grants
12%
Take Loans
0.6%
Tuition is $1,146/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $3,337.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at San Diego Miramar College fund their education.
While in School
12%
Get Grants
Free money
0.6%
Take Loans
Must repay
$18,435
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$6,750
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$72/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $6,750, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends San Diego Miramar College.
Gender
43.8%
Female
56%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
11,271
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
44.6%
First-Gen
25 yrs
Avg Age
39.1%
Age 25+
Men make up the majority at 56% of the student body. 44.6% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Large
Campus Quick Facts
11,271
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
No
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
San Diego Miramar College fields 6 varsity teams with 118 student athletes, about 1% of the student body.
Division
CCCAA
California Community College Athletic Association
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
6
Biggest: Swimming
Student Athletes
118
1% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
44% / 56%
52
Men
66
Women
4
Men's Teams
5
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of San Diego Miramar Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$48,224
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Business Administration, Management and Operations
$64K
194 grads
4yr Earnings
Social Sciences, General
$47K
85 grads
4yr Earnings
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians
—
67 grads
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$23K
65 grads
1yr Earnings
Biology, General
$16K
62 grads
1yr Earnings
Computer Science
—
54 grads
Graduates earn about $40K six years out, growing to $48K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.