Paying for MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$1,152	$9,120 7.95%

The 2024 tuition & fees of MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus (MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus) are $1,152 for California residents and $9,120 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $18,804 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee has risen more than 5% this year (2024) at MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus.

MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus's 4-year tuition is $4,608 for California residents and $39,071 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $147,810 for California residents and $182,272 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus is $1,152 for California residents and $9,120 for out-of-state students. It has been stayed same for California residents and increased by 7.95% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount ($8,939) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $18,804.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus is $1,152 for California residents and $9,845 for out-of-state students, a 8.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.

MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$1,152	$8,448	$27,432
2023-2024	$1,152	$9,120	$31,708
Change % 2023-2024	0.00%	7.95%	15.59%
2024-2025	$1,152	$9,845	$36,651

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus is $4,608 for California residents and $39,071 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$1,152	$1,152	$1,152	$1,152	$4,608
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$9,372	$9,631	$9,897	$10,171	$39,071
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$1,152	$1,152	$1,152	$1,152	$4,608
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$9,631	$9,897	$10,171	$10,452	$40,150
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$1,152	$1,152	$1,152	$1,152	$4,608
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$9,897	$10,171	$10,452	$10,740	$41,260
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$1,152	$1,152	$1,152	$1,152	$4,608
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$10,171	$10,452	$10,740	$11,037	$42,400
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$1,152	$1,152	$1,152	$1,152	$4,608
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$10,452	$10,740	$11,037	$11,342	$43,571

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $147,810 for California residents and $182,272 for out-of-state students.

MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$35,009	$36,269	$37,615	$39,014	$147,810
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$43,229	$44,748	$46,327	$47,968	$182,272
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$36,269	$37,582	$38,981	$40,435	$153,174
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$44,748	$46,327	$47,968	$49,672	$188,716
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$37,582	$38,949	$40,403	$41,914	$158,759
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$46,327	$47,968	$49,672	$51,443	$195,410
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$38,949	$40,373	$41,884	$43,454	$164,573
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$47,968	$49,672	$51,443	$53,281	$202,364
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$40,373	$41,854	$43,424	$45,056	$170,624
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$49,672	$51,443	$53,281	$55,191	$209,588

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.

Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus
	In-State	Out-of-State
MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus	$1,152	$9,120
University of California-Los Angeles	$13,747	$44,524
University of California-Berkeley	$14,850	$45,627
University of California-San Diego	$15,265	$46,042
California State University-Fullerton	$7,073	$18,953
University of California-Davis	$15,247	$46,024