California Miramar University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
California Miramar pairs a selective 18.5% admit rate with 92% freshman retention, so the opportunity is real and the academic bar matters. Even with test-optional admissions, your score target should be at or above the admitted-student range if you want your application to compete well.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
California Miramar University facts and stats
California Miramar University is a small urban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 137. California Miramar reports a 92% freshman retention rate, well above the national average of roughly 70%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 10:1.
San Diego, CA

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Key California Miramar University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
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Early Decision
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Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
May 2
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional California Miramar, take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year and save the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes with possible superscoring gains. Since the May 2 financial aid priority deadline and listed scholarship do not require test scores, use your application deadline, not the aid deadline, to decide the last fall retake that can arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
California Miramar lists tuition and fees at $12,442. To be considered for financial aid on time, submit the FAFSA by the May 2 priority deadline.

California Miramar’s estimated direct cost is $31,873 for tuition, fees, room, and board, with tuition and fees making up $12,442. Students should compare this published price with the grants, scholarships, or loans in their individual aid package. Actual costs can vary based on housing choices, enrollment plans, and personal expenses.
Student life at California Miramar University
Student activities and organization details coming soon.
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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