Accreditation

MiraCosta College Embraces Accreditation

MiraCosta College embraces accreditation as an ongoing process designed to promote educational quality and institutional effectiveness.

MiraCosta College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) 428 J Street Suite 400 Sacramento, CA 95814, 415.506.0234, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information about accreditation, including the filing of complaints against member institutions, can be found at: www.accjc.org. The college is also approved by the California Department of Education for the training of veterans under the provisions of the G.I. Bill of Regulations.

ACCJC Statement of Accreditation Status for MiraCosta College

ACCJC Reports

Self-Study Reports

Annual Reports

2023 Institutional Self-Evaluation Report
2020 Midterm Report
2017 Special Report: Baccalaureate Degree
2016 Institutional Self-Evaluation Report
2016 Follow-Up Report: Baccalaureate Degree
2015 Substantive Change: Baccalaureate Degree
2013 Midterm Report
2012 Follow-up Report
2010 Institutional Self Evaluation Report

ACCJC Correspondence

ACCJC Public Commentary

ACCJC Complaint Policy and Process
Students and members of the public who desire to file a formal complaint to the Commission about one of its member institutions can click on the above link to review the requirements and procedures for filing a complaint.

Third Party Comments
When the College is under review for reaffirmation of accreditation, any member of the college community or public may submit a third-party comment by completing the online third-party comment form available on the ACCJC website through the link above.

WASC

The Adult High School is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 533 Airport Blvd., Suite 200, Burlingame, CA 94010. Southern California satellite office: 43517 Ridge Park Drive, Suite 100, Temecula, CA 92590-3615. Phone: 951.693.2550; email: mailsocal@acswasc.org.

WASC Complaint Policy and Process
Students and members of the public who desire to file a formal complaint to the Commission about one of its member institutions can click on the above link to review the requirements and procedures for filing a complaint.

WASC Reports

Self-Study Reports

2022 Third Year Progress Report
2019 Self-Study Report
2016 Third Year Progress Report
2013 Self-Study Report
2012 Follow-up Report
2010 Institutional Self Evaluation Report

WASC Correspondence

Other Accredited Programs

The following MiraCosta College programs have additional accreditation through their respective agencies:

Registered Nursing (ADN) Program
Approved by the California State Board of Registered Nursing, P.O. Box 944210, Sacramento, CA 94244-2100. To inquire about filing a complaint, call 916.322.3350.

Licensed Vocational Nursing Program
Approved by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians, 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 205, Sacramento, CA 95833. Phone: 916.263.7800; email: bvnpt@dca.ca.gov. File a complaint by contacting the Education Division at 916.263.7843.

Certified Nursing Assistant Program
Approved through California Department of Public Health's Aide and Technician Certification Section (ATCS), CAN/HHA/CHT Certification Unit, P.O. Box 997416, MS-3301, Sacramento, CA 95899-7377. Email: cna@cdph.ca.gov. To file a complaint, call 916.492.8232.

Automotive Technology Program
Approved by the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation, 1503 Edwards Ferry Rd., NE, Leesburg, VA 20176. Phone: 703. 669.6650; Email: info@ASEeducationFoundation.org.