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Known for business — close-knit campus
California Miramar University is a private urban institution in San Diego, California. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 105 undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
0% of students graduate within four years. Net price after aid averages $11,007.
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News & Alerts
California Miramar University Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
39.4%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,664
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
0
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (8)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
44%
- •44% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History The California Post-Secondary Education Commission and California Miramar University list CalMU s date of establishment as 2005.
- •According to California Miramar University's website, CalMU purchased the assets of Pacific Western University, including its State of California approval status, in late 2005.
- •In early 2007, the conditions of the asset transition were complete and the California State Approval was officially transferred to CalMU.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average