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), Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), 331 J Street Suite 200 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
Accreditation 2023
2023 Institutional Self Evaluation Report
Spring 2023
The ACCJC Peer Review Team is reviewing the ISER throughout this semester. During this time, the Review Team can ask for additional evidence or clarifications.
Meet & Greet with College Leadership
Date: Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Open Public Forum
Date: Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
ACCJC Review Team Meets to Discuss Findings (Formative Review)
The Review Team will meet to validate the College’s alignment with Standards using the narrative, analysis, and evidence provided in the ISER. In addition, the Review Team will develop a series of core inquiries that will serve as the basis of the focused site visit.
Date: Thursday, March 30, 2023
Fall 2023
In the fall semester, Peer Review Team members will conduct a focused site visit at the College to gather additional information related to the core inquiries developed in the prior spring semester and complete their Peer Review Team Report.
Focused Site Visit (Summative Review)
Date: September 18-22, 2023
ACCJC Reports
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
2020-2021 Annual Report | 2020-2021 Fiscal Report
2019-2020 Annual Report | 2019-2020 Fiscal Report
2018-2019 Annual Report | 2018-2019 Fiscal Report
2017-2018 Annual Report | 2017-2018 Fiscal Report
2016-2017 Annual Report | 2016-2017 Fiscal Report
2015-2016 Annual Report | 2015-2016 Fiscal Report
2014-2015 Annual Report | 2014-2015 Fiscal Report
2013-2014 Annual Report
2012-2013 Annual Report
ACCJC Correspondence
- Commission Letter Implementing Baccalaureate Degree Program May 10, 2018
- Commission Letter Reaffirming Accreditation February 3, 2017
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
2019 Self-Study Report
2016 Third Year Progress Report
2013 Self-Study Report
2012 Follow-up Report
2010 Institutional Self Evaluation Report
WASC Correspondence
- WASC Letter Reaffirming Accreditation June 2, 2022
- WASC Letter Reaffirming Accreditation May 3, 2019
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.
