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California Miramar University

Private for-profit 4-year · San Diego, California · 135 undergradsTest-optional

Admission1 in 5 get in19% admitted, fall 2024
Average cost after grants$15,988a year · sticker $23,215
Graduation rate
43%
finish within 6 years
Earnings 10 years inn/aNot reported
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California Miramar University is a private for-profit 4-year college in San Diego, California with 135 undergraduates. It admits 19% of applicants, costs an average of $15,988 a year after grants and graduates 43% of its students.

Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.

California Miramar University acceptance rate and admissions

California Miramar University admitted 19% of applicants for fall 2024, about 1 in 5. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.

Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.

California Miramar University tuition, cost and net price

Tuition and fees (2025-26)$14,290
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)$23,215
Average net price after grants (2024-25)$15,988

Students who get federal aid pay an average of $15,988 a year after grants and scholarships, $7,227 less than the full cost of attendance.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):

$0 to $30,000$14,046
$30,001 to $48,000Not reported
$48,001 to $75,000$19,017
$75,001 to $110,000$23,215
Over $110,000Not reported

Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run California Miramar University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.

California Miramar University graduation rate, earnings and debt

43%
finished within 6 years
92%
came back for year two
22%
get a Pell Grant
  • 43% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
  • Students who completed left with a median of $22,800 in federal student loans.

Debt compared

California Miramar University$22,800
California median$28,667
U.S. median$28,729

California Miramar University majors and what graduates earn

California Miramar University awarded bachelor's degrees in 1 fields recently.

All 1 majors at California Miramar University
MajorGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterEarnings 4 yrs afterMedian debt
Business administration14$29,503n/an/a

Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.

Graduate programs at California Miramar University

3 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.

Show 3 graduate programs
ProgramDegreeGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterMedian debt
Business administrationMaster's29n/an/a
Computer and information sciencesMaster's20n/an/a
Business administrationDoctoral6n/an/a

Students and location

  • 135 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
  • 21% women, 79% men
  • 10 students for every faculty member
  • Setting: large city
  • Accredited by Distance Education Accrediting Commission
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Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at California Miramar University?

California Miramar University admitted 19% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

How much does California Miramar University cost?

Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $14,290. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $15,988 a year in 2024-25.

Is California Miramar University test-optional?

For fall 2024 admission, California Miramar University reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.

What is the graduation rate at California Miramar University?

43% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.

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