Southern California HERC

MiraCosta started in 1934 as Oceanside-Carlsbad Junior College, the second community college in San Diego County. The college moved to the current Barnard Drive location in 1964 and changed its name to MiraCosta College shortly thereafter.

A lot has changed since MiraCosta College began serving the community in higher education more than 85 years ago. But one thing has stayed constant— community. Individuals like you are the ones who fuel the local economy, drive change for our neighborhoods, and see to it that we continue to grow, together. These are just a few reasons we celebrate being your neighbor. Join us at a community event or show, learn about foundations scolarship efforts to support our students, or request a speaker at your local gathering.

We look forward to seeing you soon, on and around campus!

For more information, go to https://www.miracosta.edu/community/index.html.

• The MiraCosta Community College District is located in San Diego County along the Southern California coast, between Orange County to the north and the metropolitan area of San Diego to the south. The district is approximately 35 miles north of San Diego and 90 miles south of Los Angeles. The District includes the cities of Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Rancho Santa Fe, Solana Beach, Del Mar, the unincorporated areas of La Costa, Olivenhain, and portions of Carmel Valley and Camp Pendleton Marine Base. 
• North San Diego County is nationally known for its exceptional K-12 schools and the plethora of superb higher education choices. Public school districts served by MiraCosta College include Carlsbad, Cardiff, Del Mar, Encinitas, Oceanside, Rancho Santa Fe, San Dieguito and Solana Beach. Local colleges and universities include Cal State San Marcos, National University, Palomar College, San Diego State University, UCSD and University of San Diego among others.
• The San Diego Tourism Authority website describes San Diego's North County as a vast, expansive region known for its pristine beaches, natural preserves and miles of open spaces. From Del Mar to Oceanside, the North County coastline is a string of unique picturesque seaside villages that have a small-town feel.

Both students and staff enjoy a friendly atmosphere, and the feeling that we are all here to help one another. Our diverse student body includes people from a variety of ages, ethnicities and cultural backgrounds.

Meet some of our students here:

• Credit Enrollment: 14,773
• Non-credit Enrollment: 2,479
• Credit Enrollment by Gender: Females:57%, Male: 43%
• Average Age: 26
• Active Duty Military/Veterans/Dependents: 1,396
• Credit Enrollment by Ethnicity:
  • African American: 4%
  • White: 45%
  • Hispanic: 34%
  • Asian, Pacific Islander: 8%
  • Multiple: 7%
  • Other: 2%