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California Miramar University

#1058 in US ranking San Diego, CA
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$23,215
Tuition & fees
$12,442
Avg. aid
$5,464
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
18%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
50%
Median salary
$31,082
1 yr after graduation

What is the history of California Miramar University?

California Miramar University (CMU) is a private university in San Diego whose current identity centers on business and other career-oriented degree programs. Its name should not be confused with those of other California institutions offering online degrees.

Prospective students seeking a detailed institutional timeline should consult CMU's current catalog for its account of founding, name changes, and program development. For an enrollment decision, the more consequential historical question is whether the specific program and delivery format under consideration fall within the university's current accreditation and state authorization.

What are the faculties and departments at California Miramar University?

California Miramar University's academic offerings are concentrated in business-related and professionally oriented fields. Applicants should examine programs by credential and major rather than assume that the university has the range of colleges and departments found at a large research institution.

Business administration is a documented field of study. Before applying, compare the current catalog's degree requirements, available concentrations, course rotation, and delivery formats. A program being offered online does not necessarily mean every course or required activity can be completed asynchronously.

Faculty staffing figures report 11 full-time and 39 part-time instructors across undergraduate and graduate teaching. Those counts describe employment status, not how many instructors will teach a particular student's courses.

What is the location of California Miramar University?

California Miramar University is located in San Diego, California. Students considering in-person classes should confirm the current teaching address and where their particular courses meet; an institutional location does not mean every program requires attendance there.

San Diego is a major metropolitan area, so commuting time and expense will depend heavily on where a student lives. Applicants planning to travel to campus should check their actual class schedule against local transit routes or driving and parking arrangements. Online students should also confirm whether examinations, advising, or other activities require a campus visit.

What is the mission and vision of California Miramar University?

CMU presents its educational purpose in terms of accessible, professionally relevant higher education. That stated purpose is useful context for its program mix, but it is not, by itself, evidence of a particular employment outcome.

Applicants can evaluate how that philosophy is put into practice by reviewing course requirements, faculty qualifications, academic support, and the amount of interaction expected in their intended format. The current institutional catalog is the appropriate source for the university's exact mission and vision statements.

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California Miramar University Profile - Basic Information

Name of the institution

California Miramar University

Level of institution

Four or more years

Control of institution

Private

Setting type

City: Large

Institutional Category

Degree - granting, primarily baccalaureate or above

Institution size category

Under 1,000

School type

University

Main student body

Coeducational

Calendar system

Other

Foundation year

2005

California Miramar University Accreditation

California Miramar University is institutionally accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.

California Miramar University Programs and Degrees

iconAssociate's degree
iconBachelor's degree
iconMaster's degree
iconDoctor's degree - research/scholarship

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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