MiraCosta College Demographics & Diversity Overview

64%
Minority Students
59%
Female Students
5%
International
1
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

MiraCosta College has a diverse student body with 64% students of color and 5% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
35.4%(3,808)
Hispanic
43.7%(4,704)
African American
3.6%(383)
Asian
6.8%(731)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(36)
Pacific Islander
0.6%(67)
Two or More Races
6.9%(744)
Unknown
2.7%(290)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color64%
Total Enrollment10,860
International Students5%

Cultural Engagement

MiraCosta College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

MiraCosta College has a gender distribution of 59% female students and 41% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
41.5%(4,502)
Women
58.5%(6,358)

Gender Statistics

Men4,502

41% of total enrollment

Women6,358

59% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

MiraCosta College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 0% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Age Diversity Insights

0%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

MiraCosta College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 5% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 168% in-state residents, -74% out-of-state students, and 5% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
96.9%(1,862)
International
3.1%(60)

Regional Representation

In-State1,862

168% of student body

International60

5% of student body

States Represented

1 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

64%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

59%

Female Students

Global Reach

5%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age