California Miramar University

www.calmu.edu

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,744

11.4% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$12,309

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

24.3%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

58.3%

36 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

174

100% Full-Time

About

California Miramar University is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at California Miramar University were General Business Administration & Management (22 degrees awarded).

In 2020, 77 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at California Miramar University. 42.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 57.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (6 degrees), 1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (6 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at California Miramar University is $9,744, which is $−4,656 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,400).

Special Focus Four-Year: Business & Management Schools Special Focus Institutions

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at California Miramar University is $9,744, which is $−4,656 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,400).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,309.

In 2020, 33% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 37% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$9,744

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at California Miramar University was $9,744. The cost of tuition at California Miramar University is $−4,656 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,400).

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

Average Net Price

$12,309

2020 Value

26.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 California Miramar University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,309. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of California Miramar University grew by 26.7%.

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

$15,084

Room and Board

$1,971

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at California Miramar University was of $15,084 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,971. The cost of room and board increased by 9.47% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.82% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

33%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

37%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

33% of undergraduate students at California Miramar University received grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 6.45% with respect to 2019, when 31% 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.

24.3%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at California Miramar University was 24.3%, which represents 9 out of the 37 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 36 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 74.3% annual decline. Out of those 36 applicants, 21 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 58.3% acceptance rate.

There were 174 students enrolled at California Miramar University in 2020, and N/A% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

California Miramar University has an overall enrollment yield of 95.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

58.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

Accepted Out of 36

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of California Miramar University was 58.3% (21 admissions from 36 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 31.4%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants declined by −74.3%, while admissions declined by −52.3%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of California Miramar University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

N/A%

Submission Percentage

N/A

Scores Submitted

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at California Miramar University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

California Miramar University has a total enrollment of 174 students. The full-time enrollment at California Miramar University is 174 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at California Miramar University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at California Miramar University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 17.8% Hispanic or Latino, 16.7% Black or African American, 12.1% White, 4.6% Two or More Races, 0.575% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at California Miramar University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (30.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (24.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.89%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (10.8%), followed by White Female (6.02%) and Black or African American Male (1.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at California Miramar University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 174 students. The full-time enrollment at California Miramar University is 174 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at California Miramar University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.5% 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

86%

2020 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 86%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (71.5%), California Miramar University had a retention rate higher 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

Hispanic or Latino
31
Black or African American
29
White
21

The enrolled student population at California Miramar University is 17.8% Hispanic or Latino, 16.7% Black or African American, 12.1% White, 4.6% Two or More Races, 0.575% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0% 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 44% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.4% 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, 6 students (3.45%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 11 fewer women than men received degrees from California Miramar University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at California Miramar University is black or african american (6 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more black or african american graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (6 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at California Miramar University is General Business Administration & Management (22 degrees awarded), followed by N/A and N/A.

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 (64 degrees awarded) and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (13 degrees).

Workforce

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 (982,454 people), Other managers (732,725 people), Software developers (618,904 people), Financial managers (491,394 people), and Chief executives & legislators (381,006 people).

The most specialized majors at California Miramar University are Business (64 degrees awarded) and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (13 degrees).

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, Architectural & engineering managers, Chief executives & legislators, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at California Miramar University are Business (64 degrees awarded) and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (13 degrees).

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 (953,730 people), Banking & related activities (517,059 people), Elementary & secondary schools (479,337 people), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (434,247 people), and Insurance carriers (433,154 people).

The most specialized majors at California Miramar University are Business (64 degrees awarded) and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (13 degrees).

Degrees

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

General Business Administration & Management
22 degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at California Miramar University was General Business Administration & Management with 22 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 44 degrees were awarded to men at California Miramar University, which is 1.33 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (33).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 33 degrees were awarded to men at California Miramar University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.06 times more than the 31 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 31 degrees were awarded to women at California Miramar University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.939 times less than the 33 male recipients with that same degree.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

N/A

Highest Graduation Rate (N/A%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at California Miramar University is N/A and N/A (N/A% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, N/A% of graduates (N/A students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
6 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
6 degrees awarded
White
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at California Miramar University is black or african american (6 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (6 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

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

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at California Miramar University is black or african american male (6 degrees awarded). There were 1.5 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (4 degrees).

Operations

California Miramar University has an endowment valued at nearly $N/A, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $0 (NaNN%), compared to the 1.87% average return ($195k on $10.4M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2020, California Miramar University had a total salary expenditure of $2.65M. California Miramar University employs 2 Professors, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at California Miramar University are Male Professors (1), Female Professors(1), and N/A (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.

Finances

Endowment

growth from 2019

This line chart shows how the endowment at California Miramar University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Business & Management Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$0 - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, California Miramar University received $0 in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$1.41M

2020 Salaries

3.29%

growth from 2019

In 2020, California Miramar University paid a median of $1.41M in salaries, which represents 53.4% of their overall expenditure ($2.65M) and a 3.29% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.348% decline from 2018 and a 88.3% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 2.95M (42.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$75k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, California Miramar University paid a total of $75k to 2 employees working as instructors, which represents 5.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $855k (29%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

2 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

3 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at California Miramar University were Professor with 2 employees; false with 0 employees; and false with 0 employees.

In 2020, 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.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Female Professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at California Miramar University was Male Professor with 1 employees, and Female Professor with 1 employees.

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

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