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MiraCosta College Courses & Fees 2026

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
B.A.(1 course)
Duration2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 5.5 & Above, TOEFL: 46 & Above, PTE, Duolingo: 75 & Above
B.E. / B.Tech(1 course)
Duration2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 5.5 & Above, TOEFL: 46 & Above, PTE, Duolingo
BBA(2 courses)
INR 8 L - 11 LGet Fee Details
Duration2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 5.5 & Above, TOEFL: 46 & Above, PTE, Duolingo
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Q:   Is it hard to get admission at MiraCosta College?
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MiraCosta College operates on an open-admission policy. Colleges with open admission criteria have low admission standards and accept all applicants as long as they fulfill minimum requirements. The college has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students. There are no requirements for essays, letters of reference, or results on standardized tests in the simple application procedure.

The basic requirements to get into MiraCosta College are-
A high school graduate or equivalent
Any student who has completed 8th grade or is at least 15 years of age
English proficiency test scores

Q:   What documents are required in the visa process for Indian students at MiraCosta College?
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For Indian students applying to MiraCosta College, the following documents are required for the visa process:

  • A valid passport and passport-sized photographs. 
  • College acceptance letter.
  • An I-20 form is issued by the college once the application is accepted. 
  • SEVIS (I-901) fee payment receipt. 
  • Completed and submitted nonimmigrant visa application form DS-160.
  • Valid bank statement
  • Educational documents including the highest degree transcripts or certificates.
  • English proficiency test scores.
  • Financial documents like bank statements or affidavits of support demonstrating the ability to pay the tuition fee and living expenses at the college.
Q:   What are the English proficiency exams accepted by MiraCosta College?
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The English proficiency tests and minimum scores accepted by MiraCosta College are given below. Students who are interested in a noncredit English language program but lack English proficiency test results may want to consider enrolling in the English Language Institute (ELI).

ACT18 Writing
Cambridge English Language AssessmentB2
Duolingo English Test75
GTEC CBT1051
IELTS5
iTEP3
KTE (Kaplan Test of English)B1
LanguageCertB2
Michigan English Test (MET)B2
PTE (Pearsons Test for English) Academic45
SAT
48 Evidence-based reading and writing
STEP EikenGrade 2A
TOEFL
450 paper-based test
133 computer-based test
46 iBT
Q:   Is MiraCosta College good for international students?
A: 

MiraCosta College has an acceptance rate of 100% which makes it relatively accessible. It is an open-admission policy institution so it accepts all applicants as long as certain minimum requirements are met. Every year, 14,500 students are served by MiraCosta, 125 of whom are international students from more than 30 nations. It shows that the college is a solid option for international students, as seen by its high racial diversity of 56%. The college offers an English language training program which is available to those who do not have an English test for college admission. MiraCosta College has the highest transfer rate to the University of California (UC) in San Diego County. International students are drawn to MiraCosta College because of its very affordable tuition compared to other US universities. 

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MiraCosta College Fee Breakdown 2026

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Q:   How expensive is it to live at MiraCosta College?
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MiraCosta College is a public community college so MiraCosta is reasonably priced as compared to other US universities. The tuition fee at MiraCosta College for a non-resident student is $356 per credit. So the cost of tuition varies based on the course credits. The complete cost breakdown is given below-

Tuition and Enrollment Fees including Nonresident fees, Health and Student Services. Estimate based on 24 units ($46 enrollment fee per unit + $356 nonresident tuition per unit = $402 per unit) for 1 academic year.$9,702   (INR 8,14,351)
Living Expenses$15,832 (INR 13,28,882)
Medical Insurance (Based on 2023-2024 rates)$1,666   (INR 1,39,838)
Books and Supplies$1,000   (INR 83,936)
TOTAL$28,200 (INR 23,67,009)
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MiraCosta is a public community college. It provides the same university-level education at much lower tuition costs compared to 4-year universities. The living expenses at MiraCosta College are approximately $28,200 which is pretty affordable for Indian students looking for quality education at low

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Student employment at MiraCosta College is generally considered manageable. Students are allowed to work for 9.5 hours per week during academic semesters or up to 40 hours during school. Students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for a work-study award

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