California Miramar University

www.calmu.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,744

2021 Average Net Price

$20,463

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

20.6%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

56.5%

23 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

202

99.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

38.9%

7 Graduates

About

California Miramar University is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at California Miramar University were General Business Administration & Management (19 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 43 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at California Miramar University. 30.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 69.8% 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 $−4,756 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at California Miramar University is $9,744, which is $−4,756 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,463.

In 2021, 12% of undergraduate students attending California Miramar University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 11% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,744

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at California Miramar University was $9,744. The cost of tuition at California Miramar University is $−4,756 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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

Average Net Price

$20,463

2021 Value

66.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 California Miramar University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,463. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of California Miramar University grew by 66.2%.

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

$16,580

Room and Board

$1,080

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at California Miramar University was of $16,580 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 9.92% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,080. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 45.2% 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

12%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

11%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

12% of undergraduate students at California Miramar University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 63.6% with respect to 2020, when 33% 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.

20.6%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at California Miramar University was 20.6%, which represents 20 out of the 97 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 23 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 36.1% annual growth. Out of those 23 applicants, 13 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 56.5% acceptance rate.

There were 202 students enrolled at California Miramar University in 2021.

California Miramar University has an overall enrollment yield of 100%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

56.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

Accepted Out of 23

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of California Miramar University was 56.5% (13 admissions from 23 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 58.3%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 36.1%, while admissions declined by −38.1%..

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.

Enrollment

California Miramar University had a total enrollment of 202 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at California Miramar University is 201 students and the part-time enrollment is 1. This means that 99.5% of students enrolled at California Miramar University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at California Miramar University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 12.9% Hispanic or Latino, 11.9% White, 10.4% Black or African American, 4.46% Two or More Races, 1.98% Asian, and 0.495% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at California Miramar University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (20.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (19.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.79%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (6.36%), followed by White Male (4.55%) and Asian Female (1.82%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

99.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at California Miramar University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 202 students. The full-time enrollment at California Miramar University is 201 and the part-time enrollment is 1. This means that 99.5% of students enrolled at California Miramar University are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% 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

69%

2021 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 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), California Miramar University had a retention rate approximately the same as 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 (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
26 enrolled students
White
24 enrolled students
Black or African American
21 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at California Miramar University is 12.9% Hispanic or Latino, 11.9% White, 10.4% Black or African American, 4.46% Two or More Races, 1.98% Asian, and 0.495% 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 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% 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, 7 students (3.47%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 17 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 recipients 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 (19 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 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 (36 degrees awarded) and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (7 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 (1,028,329 people), Other managers (710,325 people), Software developers (587,133 people), Financial managers (467,623 people), and Chief executives & legislators (370,083 people).

The most specialized majors at California Miramar University in 2021 are Business (36 degrees awarded) and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (7 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (36 degrees awarded) and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (7 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (945,311 people), Banking & related activities (515,007 people), Elementary & secondary schools (478,056 people), Insurance carriers (429,068 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (424,873 people).

The most specialized majors at California Miramar University are Business (36 degrees awarded) and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (7 degrees) (as of 2021).

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.

General Business Administration & Management

Most Common (2021)

19 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at California Miramar University was General Business Administration & Management with 19 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 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 30 degrees were awarded to men at California Miramar University, which is 2.31 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (13).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 24 degrees were awarded to men at California Miramar University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2 times more than the 12 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 12 degrees were awarded to men at California Miramar University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.5 times less than the 24 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100%

100% Completion Time

100%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 100% of students graduating from California Miramar University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 100% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 100% 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 (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at California Miramar University is Male and White (50% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
6 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
6 degrees awarded
White
4 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 (2021)

Black or African American Male
6 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
6 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 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (6 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: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 4 employees, Management, with 3 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.16M

2021 Salaries

17.9%

decline from 2020

In 2021, California Miramar University paid a median of $1.16M in salaries, a 17.9% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% 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 $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

1 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

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 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at California Miramar University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 4 employees, Management 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.