California Miramar University

www.calmu.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $9,744
    2024 Average Net Price
    $12,480
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    18.5%
    379 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    247
    98.4% Full-Time

    About

    California Miramar University is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at California Miramar University were General Business Administration & Management (29 degrees awarded) and Other Computer & Information Sciences (20 degrees).

    In 2024, 78 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at California Miramar University. 29.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 70.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (14 degrees), 1.17 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (12 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at California Miramar University is $9,744, which is $−5,153 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at California Miramar University is $9,744, which is $5,153 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,480.

    In 2024, 58% of undergraduate students attending California Miramar University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $9,744
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at California Miramar University was $9,744. The cost of tuition at California Miramar University is $−5,153 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Average Net Price

    $12,480
    2024 Value
    34.2%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 California Miramar University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,480. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of California Miramar University grew by 34.2%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $19,431
    Room and Board
    $938
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at California Miramar University was of $19,431 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 9.26% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $938. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 18.6% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    58%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    48%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    58% of undergraduate students at California Miramar University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 13.7% with respect to 2023, when 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    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.

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    Admissions

    California Miramar University received 379 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 553% annual growth. Out of those 379 applicants, 70 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 18.5% acceptance rate.

    There were 247 students enrolled at California Miramar University in 2024.

    California Miramar University has an overall enrollment yield of 71.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    18.5%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    70
    Accepted Out of 379

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of California Miramar University was 18.5% (70 admissions from 379 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 65.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 553%, while admissions grew by 84.2%.

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    Enrollment

    California Miramar University had a total enrollment of 247 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at California Miramar University is 243 students and the part-time enrollment is 4. This means that 98.4% of students enrolled at California Miramar University are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at California Miramar University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 16.2% Black or African American, 15% Hispanic or Latino, 13% White, 6.88% Asian, 4.45% Two or More Races, 1.21% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 1.21% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at California Miramar University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (22.6%), followed by Black or African American Male (19%) and White Male (5.31%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (6.67%), followed by Asian Male (4.44%) and White Male (4%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    98.4%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at California Miramar University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 247 students. The full-time enrollment at California Miramar University is 243 and the part-time enrollment is 4. This means that 98.4% of students enrolled at California Miramar University are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    92%
    2024 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 92%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), California Miramar University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      40 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      37 enrolled students
    3. White
      32 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at California Miramar University is 16.2% Black or African American, 15% Hispanic or Latino, 13% White, 6.88% Asian, 4.45% Two or More Races, 1.21% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 1.21% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% 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, 20 students (8.1%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 32 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 (14 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (12 degrees).

    The most common Masters Degree concentration at California Miramar University is General Business Administration & Management (29 degrees awarded), followed by Other Computer & Information Sciences (20 degrees).

    In 2024,  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 (58 degrees awarded) and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (20 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 (1,014,657 people), Other managers (800,980 people), Software developers (766,220 people), Financial managers (529,767 people), and Chief executives & legislators (422,562 people).

    The most specialized majors at California Miramar University in 2024 are Business (58 degrees awarded) and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (20 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Dentists, and Physicians

    The most specialized majors at California Miramar University are Business (58 degrees awarded) and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (20 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 (1,132,817 people), Elementary & secondary schools (536,949 people), Banking & related activities (500,800 people), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (478,123 people), and Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping & payroll services (439,553 people).

    The most specialized majors at California Miramar University are Business (58 degrees awarded) and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (20 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    55
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    23
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 55 degrees were awarded to men at California Miramar University, which is 2.39 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (23).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 43 degrees were awarded to men at California Miramar University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.87 times more than the 15 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 15 degrees were awarded to men at California Miramar University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.349 times less than the 43 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    22%
    100% Completion Time
    22%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 22% of students graduating from California Miramar University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 22% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 22% within 200%.

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    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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      14 degrees awarded
    2. White
      12 degrees awarded
    3. Asian
      9 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at California Miramar University is black or african american (14 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (12 degrees).

    5.13% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Asian Male
      132 degrees awarded
    2. Asian Female
      37 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Male
      12 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at California Miramar University is asian male (132 degrees awarded). There were 3.57 times more asian male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (37 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, California Miramar University had a total salary expenditure of 3.04M. 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 7 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 3 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $1.84M
    2024 Salaries
    24.5%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, California Miramar University paid a median of $1.84M in salaries, which represents 60.6% of their overall expenditure ($3.04M) and a 24.5% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.17% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 21% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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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 $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at California Miramar University were Management with 7 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

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