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
35.9%(5,929)
Hispanic
41.5%(6,856)
African American
3.4%(553)
Asian
8.0%(1,327)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(50)
Pacific Islander
0.7%(108)
Two or More Races
7.1%(1,166)
Unknown
3.1%(514)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color64%
Total Enrollment16,640
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
40.7%(6,771)
Women
59.3%(9,869)

Gender Statistics

Men6,771

41% of total enrollment

Women9,869

59% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

MiraCosta College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 28% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 25% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
9.4%(1,104)
18-19
24.3%(2,841)
20-21
16.1%(1,886)
22-24
14.3%(1,679)
25+
35.9%(4,197)

Age Diversity Insights

28%

Traditional Age (18-21)

25%

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 158% in-state residents, -63% out-of-state students, and 5% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
97.0%(2,092)
International
3.0%(65)

Regional Representation

In-State2,092

158% of student body

International65

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

25%

Non-Traditional Age