MiraCosta College

MiraCosta College offers a top-class level of education, which is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). It offers first-class teaching with qualified and experienced faculty, with students benefiting from an encouraging environment. MiraCosta faculty rate among the best nationwide, according to student reviews on Rate My Professor. MiraCosta has the highest percentage of PhD level faculty of any community college in California.

Students are placed in small classes, with an average of just 30 people per class, enabling them to benefit from individual, tailored attention and reap the benefits of the outstanding and dedicating teaching. Staff at MiraCosta help prepare students for bright futures, whether they go on to study at a four-year institution or enter the world of work equipped with the right skills to make a difference. The quality of teaching at MiraCosta contributes to an exceptional learning experience.

The college also offers support to students to make the right career decisions within the Center for Career Studies and Services. Also known as the careers center, this facility helps students make informed career decisions. It offers career assessment and counselling to students, as well as credit courses in career and life planning, internships, and co-operative work experience education workshops. All of these tools are geared towards providing students with the necessary skills to undertake results-oriented jobs and internship searches. Students can build their own online portfolios using the Portfolium tool. The center also conducts workshops to help use the tool.

Services include:

• Resume writing assistance, which includes writing workshops and resume review
• On campus and off campus job listings through the Job and Internship Network (JAIN)
• Job search through different resources and interview skills through informational interviews

MiraCosta offers affordable tuition of USD 8,100 per year for full-time study. A range of scholarships are offered to continuing students each spring semester. Scholarships of USD 500 to USD 2,000 are offered to a wide range of students based upon academic achievement, volunteer services, or a specific major or career goal. The Schneider Scholarship for International Students awards USD 8,000 to international students in the second year of a STEM major.

To accommodate students affected by closures and travel restrictions, MiraCosta has modified the application process to support international students seeking to start college classes. There is no application fee for college admission. Application forms can be submitted by email with official documentation completed upon arriving to MiraCosta College. A list of required documents include:

• International Student Application Form
• Proof of English skills, such as TOEFL score (minimum 46 on the iBT) or IELTS score (minimum 5.5) or English DuoLingo (minimum score 75)
• Copy of passport
• Official high school transcripts and certificates of graduation from high school with English translation.
• Official college transcripts with an English translation, if applicable
• Certificate of Financial Responsibility signed by financial sponsor and official bank statement showing sufficient funds to attend MiraCosta College.
• Statement of Purpose (1–2 pages) describing prior education and motivation to study at MiraCosta College, including educational or professional goals.

Conditional Admission

Students who lack the required English language skills can apply for conditional admission and begin their studies at the English Language Institute (ELI).

For conditional admission, students must submit the same as above, but without proof of English skills and Statement of Purpose. They’ll also need:

• USD 50 non-refundable application fee paid by check, money order or credit card (Visa or MasterCard).
• Certificate of Financial Responsibility