California Miramar University

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition
$9,744
2022 Average Net Price
$10,207
After Financial Aid
2020 Default Rate
14.1%
on Student Loans
2022 Acceptance Rate
22.4%
232 Applicants
2022 Enrolled Students
216
95.8% Full-Time
2022 Graduation Rate
22.2%
2 Graduates

About

California Miramar University is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at California Miramar University were General Business Administration & Management (18 degrees awarded).

In 2022, 45 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at California Miramar University. 40% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 60% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (8 degrees), 1.14 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (7 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at California Miramar University is $9,744, which is $−5,197 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at California Miramar University was 14.1%, corresponding to 12 out of the 85 total borrowers.

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at California Miramar University is $9,744, which is $5,198 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,207.

In 2022, 51% of undergraduate students attending California Miramar University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,744
2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at California Miramar University was $9,744. The cost of tuition at California Miramar University is $−5,198 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

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Average Net Price

$10,207
2022 Value
50.1%
1 Year Growth

In 2022 California Miramar University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,207. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of California Miramar University grew by 50.1%.

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Other Student Expenses

$17,253
Room and Board
$1,125
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at California Miramar University was of $17,253 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 4.06% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,125. The cost of books and supplies increased by 4.17% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

51%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
53%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

51% of undergraduate students at California Miramar University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 325% with respect to 2021, when 12% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.
14.1%
2020 Default Rate
12
Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at California Miramar University was 14.1%, which represents 12 out of the 85 total borrowers.

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Admissions

California Miramar University received 232 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 909% annual growth. Out of those 232 applicants, 52 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 22.4% acceptance rate.

There were 216 students enrolled at California Miramar University in 2022.

California Miramar University has an overall enrollment yield of 36.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

22.4%
Acceptance Rate in 2022
52
Accepted Out of 232

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of California Miramar University was 22.4% (52 admissions from 232 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 56.5%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 909%, while admissions grew by 300%.

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Enrollment

California Miramar University had a total enrollment of 216 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at California Miramar University is 207 students and the part-time enrollment is 9. This means that 95.8% of students enrolled at California Miramar University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at California Miramar University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 14.8% Hispanic or Latino, 12% Black or African American, 12% White, 6.02% Two or More Races, 4.63% Asian, and 1.39% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at California Miramar University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (23.1%), followed by Black or African American Male (19.8%) and White Male (14.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (4.31%), followed by White Female (3.45%) and Black or African American Male (2.59%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

95.8%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at California Miramar University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 216 students. The full-time enrollment at California Miramar University is 207 and the part-time enrollment is 9. This means that 95.8% of students enrolled at California Miramar University are enrolled full-time compared with 71.2% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Retention Rate over Time

67%
2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at California Miramar University was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), California Miramar University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    32 enrolled students
  2. Black or African American
    26 enrolled students
  3. White
    26 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at California Miramar University is 14.8% Hispanic or Latino, 12% Black or African American, 12% White, 6.02% Two or More Races, 4.63% Asian, and 1.39% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 42.1% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.1% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 8 students (3.7%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2022, 9 fewer women than men received degrees from California Miramar University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at California Miramar University is white (8 degrees awarded). There were 1.14 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (7 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at California Miramar University is General Business Administration & Management (18 degrees awarded).

In 2022,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at California Miramar University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Business (38 degrees awarded) and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (7 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California Miramar University are Accountants & auditors (1,027,007 people), Other managers (744,030 people), Software developers (653,028 people), Financial managers (491,632 people), and Chief executives & legislators (388,738 people).

The most specialized majors at California Miramar University in 2022 are Business (38 degrees awarded) and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (7 degrees) (as of 2022).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California Miramar University are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at California Miramar University are Business (38 degrees awarded) and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (7 degrees) (as of 2022).

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Common Industries by Major

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California Miramar University are Computer Systems Design (1,010,599 people), Banking & related activities (521,270 people), Elementary & secondary schools (497,343 people), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (445,492 people), and Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping & payroll services (416,965 people).

The most specialized majors at California Miramar University are Business (38 degrees awarded) and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (7 degrees) (as of 2022).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by California Miramar University.

In 2022, the most common masters degree concentration at California Miramar University was General Business Administration & Management with 16 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

27
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2022
18
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2022

In 2022, 27 degrees were awarded to men at California Miramar University, which is 1.5 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (18).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 22 degrees were awarded to men at California Miramar University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.38 times more than the 16 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 16 degrees were awarded to men at California Miramar University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.727 times less than the 22 male recipients with that same degree.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Two or More Races Male
Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at California Miramar University is Male and Two or More Races (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)
  1. White
    8 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    7 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at California Miramar University is white (8 degrees awarded). There were 1.14 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (7 degrees).

6.67% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)
  1. Black or African American Male
    7 degrees awarded
  2. White Female
    7 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino Male
    3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at California Miramar University is black or african american male (7 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (7 degrees).

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Operations

California Miramar University employs 1 Professors. Most academics at California Miramar University are Female Professor (1), and Male Professor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at California Miramar University are: Business and Financial Operations, with 3 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 3 employees, and Management with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.41M
2022 Salaries
21%
growth from 2021

In 2022, California Miramar University paid a median of $1.41M in salaries, a 21% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 17.9% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 3.29% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$62.4k
Instructional Salaries
1
Number of Employees

In 2021, California Miramar University paid a total of $62.4k to 1 employees working as instructors, which represents 5.37% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $975k (30.7%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Occupations by Share

Professor
Most Common Instructor
1 Employees
Business and Financial Operations
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
3 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at California Miramar University was Professor with 1 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at California Miramar University were Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 3 employees, and Management with 2 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)
  1. Female Professor
  2. Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at California Miramar University was Female Professor with 1 employees, and Male Professor with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at California Miramar University.

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