How much has MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 51.59% from 2018 ($27,552), where MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus's current cost is $41,766. In 2024, the COA is increased by 12.78% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $7,344 (2018) to $9,120 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 24.18% over the past 10 years.

The 2024 tuition & fees have risen more than 5% this year (2024) at MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus.

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus over the past 6 years. The COA has increased 51.59% for that period where the last year costs were $41,766. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 24.18% for the last 6 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $9,120. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus over last the 6 years.
YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2018-19$1,336$7,344-
2019-20$1,152$7,512 2.29%
2020-21$1,152$8,112 7.99%
2021-22$1,152$8,520 5.03%
2022-23$1,152$8,448 -0.85%
2023-24$1,152$9,120 7.95%
MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $938, and it has decreased -51.04% from the year 2018 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2018-19$1,916-
2019-20$1,972 2.92%
2020-21$1,080 -45.23%
2021-22$1,972 82.59%
2022-23$1,152 -41.58%
2023-24$938 -18.58%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 74.14% when living-off campus from the year 2018 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus.
YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2018-19$18,292-
2019-20$20,360 11.31%
2020-21$26,724 31.26%
2021-22$20,360 -23.81%
2022-23$27,432 34.73%
2023-24$31,708 15.59%
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