California Miramar University

www.calmu.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,744

2023 Average Net Price

$9,298

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

14.1%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

65.5%

58 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

222

93.7% Full-Time

About

California Miramar University is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at California Miramar University were General Business Administration & Management (11 degrees awarded) and Other Computer & Information Sciences (2 degrees).

In 2023, 28 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at California Miramar University. 25% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 75% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (7 degrees), 1.75 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (4 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at California Miramar University is $9,744, which is $−5,420 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

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

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at California Miramar University is $9,744, which is $5,420 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,298.

In 2023, 51% of undergraduate students attending California Miramar University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,744

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at California Miramar University was $9,744. The cost of tuition at California Miramar University is $−5,420 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of California Miramar University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,298

2023 Value

8.91%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 California Miramar University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,298. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of California Miramar University grew by 8.91%.

This chart compares the average net price of California Miramar University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$17,784

Room and Board

$1,152

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at California Miramar University was of $17,784 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.08% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,152. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.4% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at California Miramar University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

51% of undergraduate students at California Miramar University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at California Miramar University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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

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.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

California Miramar University received 58 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 75% annual growth. Out of those 58 applicants, 38 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 65.5% acceptance rate.

There were 222 students enrolled at California Miramar University in 2023.

California Miramar University has an overall enrollment yield of 57.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

65.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

Accepted Out of 58

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of California Miramar University was 65.5% (38 admissions from 58 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 22.4%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 75%, while admissions declined by 26.9%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of California Miramar University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at California Miramar University in false submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

California Miramar University had a total enrollment of 222 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at California Miramar University is 208 students and the part-time enrollment is 14. This means that 93.7% of students enrolled at California Miramar University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at California Miramar University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 13.5% Hispanic or Latino, 13.5% Black or African American, 1.8% Two or More Races, 1.35% Asian, 0.901% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.901% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.45% White.

Students enrolled at California Miramar University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (24.7%), followed by Black or African American Male (21.5%) and White Male (6.99%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (2.62%), followed by White Male (2.62%) and White Female (1.75%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

93.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at California Miramar University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 222 students. The full-time enrollment at California Miramar University is 208 and the part-time enrollment is 14. This means that 93.7% of students enrolled at California Miramar University are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at California Miramar University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

44%

2023 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 44%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), California Miramar University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at California Miramar University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
30 enrolled students
Black or African American
30 enrolled students
Two or More Races
4 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at California Miramar University is 13.5% Hispanic or Latino, 13.5% Black or African American, 1.8% Two or More Races, 1.35% Asian, 0.901% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.901% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.45% White. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% 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, 13 students (5.86%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 14 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 (7 degrees awarded). There were 1.75 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (4 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at California Miramar University is General Business Administration & Management (11 degrees awarded), followed by Other Computer & Information Sciences (2 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (26 degrees awarded) and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

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 (1,013,337 people), Other managers (779,475 people), Software developers (714,241 people), Financial managers (517,576 people), and Chief executives & legislators (412,069 people).

The most specialized majors at California Miramar University in 2023 are Business (26 degrees awarded) and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 (26 degrees awarded) and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

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 (26 degrees awarded) and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2 degrees) (as of 2023).

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.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
11 degrees awarded
Other Computer & Information Sciences
2 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at California Miramar University was General Business Administration & Management with 11 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at California Miramar University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 21 degrees were awarded to men at California Miramar University, which is 3 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (7).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at California Miramar University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 19 degrees were awarded to men at California Miramar University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.71 times more than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 7 degrees were awarded to men at California Miramar University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.368 times less than the 19 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

38%

100% Completion Time

54%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 38% of students graduating from California Miramar University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 54% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (0%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at California Miramar University is Male and White (0% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
7 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
4 degrees awarded
Black or African American
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at California Miramar University is white (7 degrees awarded). There were 1.75 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (4 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
4 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
4 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at California Miramar University is white male (4 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (4 degrees).

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: Management, with 4 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 3 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.48M

2023 Salaries

5.17%

growth from 2022

In 2023, California Miramar University paid a median of $1.48M in salaries, a 5.17% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 21% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 17.9% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$62.4k

Instructional Salaries

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 $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

1 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

4 Employees

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

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at California Miramar University were Management with 4 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 3 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Professor
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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