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

Institutional Accreditation

MiraCosta College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC), Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), 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 on the ACCJC website. The college is also approved by the California Department of Education for the training of veterans under the provisions of the GI Bill^® of Regulations. "GI Bill^®" is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Specialized Program Accreditation

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

Registered Nursing (ADN) Program

Approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, P. O. Box 944210, Sacramento, CA 94244-2100. Complaints may be submitted online through DCA BreEZe Online Services or a Complaint form can be mailed to the California Board of Registered Nursing at the following address: Board of Registered Nursing, Attn: Complaint Intake, P. O. Box 944210, Sacramento, CA 94244-2100.

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 916.263.7827.

Certified Nursing Assistant Program

Approved by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Licensing and Certification Program (L&C), Aide and Technician Certification Section (ATCS), Training Program Review Unit (TPRU). Mailing address: MS 3301, P. O. Box 997416, Sacramento, CA 95899-7416. For complaints, contact CDPH by phone at 800.236.9747 (toll-free) or by email at complaints@cdph.ca.gov.  

Home Health Aide Program

Approved by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Licensing and Certification Program (L&C), Aide and Technician Certification Section (ATCS), Training Program Review Unit (TPRU). Mailing address: MS 3301, P. O. Box 997416, Sacramento, CA 95899-7416. For complaints, contact CDPH by phone at 800.236.9747 (toll-free) or by email at complaints@cdph.ca.gov.  

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.

Adult High School

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. Information about how to file a complaint is available on the ACCJC website.

Please visit the MiraCosta College Accreditation webpage for more information.