The San Elijo campus may be smaller than the Oceanside campus, but that doesn't mean that it lacks in facilities or services. Throughout my time attending Mira Costa, I've taken a majority of my classes at this campus it has always been a good space. The recent remodel has made the internals of the buildings feel more modern and provide even more access for students than they did before. Mira Costa strives to be inclusive and adaptable to best fit the students needs. The art classes are by far my favorite part, getting to sit in with a bunch of new faces and get to spend hours working on artistic projects is such a therapeutic way to spend time read more

While this San Elijo campus is the sister to the larger Miracosta college campus in Oceanside... I frankly prefer this site. It's calmer, prettier views, and just a nice vibe!! Right across the street is the beautiful lagoon and the most gorgeous hiking trails surround it too! It's great for people who live along the coast and don't wanna drive up to Oceanside all the time and the library is new and well equipped! Well, they don't offer as many in-person classes as Oceanside campus, the classrooms are newer, and the class size is a bit smaller, which means you get more attention from the professors. Parking is always a breeze, staff are wonderfully helpful, and I am rooting for this site to gain more popularity and more students! While my time here is pretty much up... I'm glad I was able to attend this campus along with the Oceanside one. read more

MiraCosta College - Miracosta graduation 2024! Two awesome people! My English professor and counselor - Colleges & Universities Near Me - Cardiff, California

First off, I would like to say I believe in life-long learning. Second, I believe one should take knowledge and do something with it; live it, share it, teach it. What good is knowledge if you do nothing with it? MiraCosta College in San Elijo is one of the best colleges in the area, and it can lure a high caliber level instructor. Part of the reason is that this particular school sits in an affluent area, people pay high taxes which in turn support the community college. Professors here can earn a higher income than state schools and quite possibly over someprivate colleges in the area, making it's current $46 per credit unit for a student a great value in learning. I have attended this school twice. My husband and I had some fun earning a certification together here years back. I am now completing a certification in a health related program, one that can be applied to me, for others, or the community in general. The best part of this week is it's Spring Break. I wonder how many people my age can say they are on spring break! It is also the anniversary week for me and my husband and we were married on the first day of Spring! Missed a day of work, but got to road trip the coast. I even picked up a tube of lipstick from Sephora Lipstories called "Spring Break" to celebrate the occasion, a perfect shade for fun in the sun a week after the rain stopped and began again. It's not Florida and I'm not 21, but we all need a break now and again. If you are looking for a short-term program or just starting school not knowing where you want to go, this is a fantastic place to begin or in my case end. MiraCosta San Elijo is a cozy campus, with easy parking and focused programs to prepare you for many opportunities in life. #Cardiff #MiraCostaCollege #SanElijoCampus #HealthPrograms #SpringBreak #Lipstick read more

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This review is for a workshop only, not any classes. The campus just pops out of nowhere. You'll drive through a residential area, lagoon on one side, and then Mira Costa appears. It's small, but you have to keep in mind, it's a satelite campus. There's a few buildings, a pretty decent size parking lot, and a few grassy areas to sit on. There is a student convenience store but it was closed the day I went. Parking is easy- one dollar all day, cash only, and the machine doesn't give change. Three stars from me. read more

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Mira Costa College offers opportunities to many people who are eager to learn. The San Elijo campus is nestled between the batiguitos lagoon and a hilly area in Cardiff. This great location, close to the beach and walking trails is great, but it is also distracting for students who slip away to the beach instead of into the classroom. This community college is inexpensive and offers some nice courses but the curriculum is limited so if you are getting a degree you will probably end up taking classes at the Oceanside campus too. This campus boasts a big parking lot and sometimes the bloodmobile spends a day there vamping. Parking is easy and you can get in and out quickly. Your friends at the beach may not even notice that you left for an hour long lecture! read more

I have a career and a degree, but that does not mean that one should stop learning. As a lifelong learner, I love this college. I have taken classes for Yoga Certifications, Excel, Kinesiology, to Taxes. I always enjoy looking at the course offerings at the beginning of the semester. This school is well run with top notch Instructors to admin staff. I really enjoy this school. Thank you! read more

I'm currently taking my language courses at this college to fulfill the requirement at CSUSM for a cheaper price. My class is online so I can't say I know much about the school. However, I do need to come here to take my tests, and I've had nothing but great experiences. Their language lab at this location is small but if you make an appointment to come in, you'll be able to get an open computer. I was here recently taking my midterm and the process was smooth and non stressful. Just what I needed for midterm week! The girl at the front desk checked me in, walked me to my computer and explained the setup in order to take my exam. They provide you with an accent cheat sheet so you don't have to stress about that. All in all the process was very smooth and my experience was great. Campus is small but it's also a satellite campus to the main hub in Oceanside. Very laid back area in Encinitas. Also- parking is only $1.00 for a day pass! Say whaaaat!! That's amazing! Don't forget to bring cash, because the parking permit box doesn't accept cards! read more

MiraCosta College - Kick back and relax - Colleges & Universities Near Me - Cardiff, California

My brother and I went here for our GE's and then transferred to UCSD through the TAG Program to finish up our last two years. Mira Costa is a much better campus & atmosphere compared to Mesa college in San Diego. I went there for one semester before coming to a sound conclusion that it sucked. Mira Costa, although 20 minutes away from me, has a ton of parking, great teachers and the facilities are fairly modern and clean. Mesa College features the exact opposite of the positives that I just listed for Mira Costa. 20 miles...well worth the drive. read more

This campus is gorgeous and small compared to its Oceanside counterpart (its size makes it so homely and seemingly easy to go from class to class) -why does it have to be so far away from my house?! I've only been to this particular MiraCosta for a two-day long seminar for a certification, but that was more than enough to make me wish I had taken more classes here during my time at MCC! The feel of the campus is a natural and earthy one! There are so many LAWN CHAIRS perched amidst the grassy areas, how do you not want to curl up in one with your chem or stats book and have at a nice outdoor study sesh? The parking lot is a sizable one considering how many people don't choose to go to this campus for classes: all the better for those commuters that do! I've been told by many-a-students that this campus hosts "harder" classes with stricter instructors, but that I cannot say myself with confidence. I do know that with less of a student population there are probably less student activities and perhaps with this less distractions of that nature? Hmmm... Really great campus from the minimal exposure I have to it though. And the drive from Oceanside to San Elijo isn't even THAT bad! ;D read more

I've graduated in 2004 from MCC with my AA. The faculty & professors are fairly nice with a few bad ones here and there. MCC is nothing new to the world of academia. You will find pros and cons at every community college. From my experience and from others I know, MCC is very strict with issuing AA degrees to the public. They are not very friendly to returning graduates that earned their AA at MCC. In attempt to get back into the "swing" of returning to school for my BA, I experienced issues with the campus counselors. I've requested to change to a different major after a several year gap from earning my AA in a different field of study. I received the cold shoulder & fought with my counselor to take my lower division degree classes for my requested major change at the Oceanside campus. Other than the academic issues and poor office staff services, the Oceanside and S.E. campus are adequately secure and clean. From my experience, MCC has always been top notch with modern technologies and always have their computers and other high-tech savvy stuff up to par. Professors are also up to date with the technology requesting homework, tests, etc to be submitted electronically & etc. The Cafeteria is up to par with decent cooks and daily specials. You can dine inside which is comfortable. Seating is not an issue. There are plenty of chairs and tables available. I would give MCC 4 stars if they had more compassionate office staff. A 5 star -- for better parking and lower parking permit fees. PS - I've heard it through the grapevine that they have a RN program now at MCC. There is a 3+ year waiting list to be accepted. I recommend any waiting students that are in limbo to go for a different degree and wait for the RN hype to settle down a bit. Lower education requirements for RN = a saturated market for RN's = decline slope in salary for RN's in the future years to come. read more

You really can't beat the community college system in California. If you need to complete a few (or a shit ton) of classes A STAR in this system is MCC. They have two campuses; the main is in Oceanside and the sister college in Cardiff. Both campuses are easy to navigate, the professors are top notch, excellent online resources (actually many assignments are submitted online which makes it great for the working professional), and MOST IMPORTANTLY it's like $46/bucks a unit! You can take a full load of classes, PARKING PASS INCLUDED, for the cost 1 1/2 classes elsewhere. Well played MIRACOSTA COLLEGE...very well played! I give this college 10 "sleepy beach college town time" outta 10 read more

I've been to many Community Colleges in my academic career. Miracosta is among the nicest ones. Its also the smallest one I've been to so parking sucks! Defiantely go early the first week to find parking. About a month in poeple will start dropping like flies and then by the end, probably 1/3 have dropped and thers tons of parking. I always sign up early for my classes exactly on the days I need them and I get my classes. Cafateria food is pretty good for school also. I dont buy books from school, so I can't comment there. I always email teachers early and get book names to order from online sources. read more

I just started some of the adult continuing education courses here, and it has been such a wonderful experience! The staff here are amazing and just soo patient with me. They really care about their students. For instance, my counselor knew I was struggling with going back to school. However, she took her time to call and just check in me. That makes a huge difference! I'm honestly just so glad I made the decision to take courses here. Thank you for everything! read more

I Got my AA here and I had a blast. Comparatively, a few of my friends went to a "real college" and got their AA's too. Only I was able to pay everything off as a went, and these guys now have 20,000 dollars in loans. LOL. Pretty chill and relaxed. I like the Language clubs (Japanese, Chinese, Italian), and they also have a strong Blast Student Union, and Aztlan Club for anyone looking to consolidate for civil rights or migrant rights. Awesome College. 5-stars! read more

Under the breeze of Eucalyptus trees waving about, and near the beach...taking classes at this chill college of ceramics has been a very zen experience! read more

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Small campus, which suits me as it feels more intimate and not lost. Backdrop is all nature... So beautiful. Classrooms could use a facelift, but it is what it is. Attending this JC for photography classes. One down, one more to go. Lovely instructor. Grateful this campus exists! read more

After moving to California, I transferred to MiraCosta College San Elijo Campus. I attended two years at a State University in New Jersey, and expected that to be the "normal experience" across the board. The campus is beautiful, classes are small, and parking is easy to come by. To my dismay, I found that the disabled students services was the most different aspect of the school. After dealing with an immediate health concern, the school ignored nearly every one of my contact attempts. I was frustrated, preoccupied with my heatlh, and still trying to keep up with the Disabled Students Services Program office. All in all, this experience ruined much of my time at MiraCosta and the issue is still unsettled, leaving me feeling nothing but let down by the school (that I was paying out of state to go to.) read more

Beautiful campus, amazing teachers staff and admin, and close to the beach ;) what more could you ask for? Finishing my 2 years here and heading to a university! Couldn't have been a better experience. read more

Recently transferred to this school from the San Diego community college system. I had previously attended Miramar college but when I had to take a class that Miramar did not offer I opted to go to Mira Costa instead of Mesa or City college. The reason being is that I like the small campus setting and I knew it was a much nicer campus than Mesa or City. The Professors seem to be very tech savvy and do a lot of the homework and tests online. The whole outlook to me is better and more up to date at Mira Costa than at any of the other San Diego community colleges. So yeah I'm a fan! read more

I am currently studying here. I wish I can go to the one in Oceanside but unfortunately it's too far because I come from Mira Mesa, but it's worth the drive. I've had all great teachers and I love the area around this school. Right next to the beach, I can chill at the beach before or after class ;). Parking is not too bad at all and the campus is small and cozy. read more

Crooks! Paid $200 for an "online" math class. Turned out it wasn't online really at all, they made the entire process excruciating for me to enroll and kept asking me to come down to the campus to deal with BS that can be done via fax or email, negating the point of taking an online class at all. I had to go through so much crap to just enroll that I entered the class late and had to drop it because I was too far behind. Now im trying to get my money back but its not any easy task. Save yourself the trouble, go to Palomar College and deal with honest people. read more

Great location. Make sure your classes don't conflict with traffic times. Real big set back.

Professors here seem to care. On my second semester here and it has been going great so far. Only downside is my beautiful Bianci bike was stolen in the social science building. I highly recommend you don't ride an expensive bike here. Definitely asking for it to be stolen. Sad, but true. Still love the campus, and the people in my classes. Some of the professors are super tough, but only because they are very passionate about their field of study and want you to be ready for it if you decide to major in it. read more

It's a good campus but the kids are kind of upper class so if you are from oceanside be ready for a little culture shock. Other than that I took a few classes here and the campus was gorgeous. My teachers were all good. The food is alright but being where it is the cafeteria is the only option for you unless you want to make a drive to get food somewhere else. Overall I enjoyed it. read more

San elijo campus is gorgeous. I have been going here since 2011 and most of the professors I have been with are pretty good. If you are trying to use DSPS office, I would advise you to go to the oceanside campus and consult with a DSPS counselor. DSPS services allows small but effective advantages like extra time on exams, note taker, and a private room or less crowded room to take exams. The math learning center is helpful as long as it isn't crowded full of other students that need help. In this case just go at another time or set up a one on one 50 min session with a tutor. If you guys have any questions and your new add me and message me and I'll awnser you or guide you to the best of my knowledge. Probably save you time from the runaround on the phone. read more

This review is on the community education classes. The class cost is reasonable. The campus is very easy to get to, parking is cheap ($1) and the classes - as all community colleges vary. So I'm breaking this down by the 2 very different classes that I took. Handyman classes - This is a 4 to 5 star group of classes. The instructor is very pleasant and very knowledgeable. Class topics range from electricity, to plumbing, and patch, painting & tile. You can take the classes individually. The classes are lecture format with plenty of time for questions and then hands on instruction, where you can try the different methods. Excellent classes for someone who may want to save a little money by doing repairs and some remodeling themselves. Really beneficial and I'll probably take the rest of the series. Natural A's - Boo, hiss - one to two stars. The instructor was rude and patronizing. Plus, he's even older than I am, which is pretty dang old. His A's were in classes like college Biology and health. I got A's in those subjects back in the day also, but classes - especially in the San Dieguito High School system are much tougher than 40 years ago when the instructor went to school. He does have a couple good lessons 1 -that you can be a failure in high school and still succeed later if you put your mind to it and 2-you will do better if you don't eat a lot of sugar, get exercise and sleep enough. He wants you to buy a $30 book of photocopies which I glanced through and was not impressed. This is on top of the $55 per person - adults and kids cost of the class. There is no innovative ways to learn taught in this class - sit at the front, don't talk to your friends, don't look at your phone, take notes. Did not mention having your kid use their smart phones for reminders, the many learning apps that you can purchase for an I-pad or similar device - using a keyboard with an Ipad and diagramming his notes (taught to him by someone else has really helped one of my sons - the one that has dysgraphia.) To be fair, I did leave at the first break - I did talk to him during the break about the problems I was seeing with the class, he was dismissive and rude. Someone else left with her child 30 minutes into the class. The first 20 minutes were spent making sure everyone had paid and selling his photocopies. Was very disappointed in this class, but according to Mira Costa some people really like it. Maybe if your kids are failing high school, this is a good class. But if you're hoping that it's a class that really talks about how different teens learn and how to capitalize on those styles - this class is not for you. I did get my money back without a problem, but I cannot recommend this class. read more

Bturns is the most influentual teacher ive had in my life, and i say that with complete honesty because I dont even believe in the education system and structure. Great campus, friendly kids, wish my math wasn't so hard. read more

Small college campus right by the beach with a nice coastal breeze & great professors