Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $59,398 within 10 years; 58% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa is a private nonprofit institution located in Costa Mesa, California with approximately 32 undergraduate students enrolled. Typical graduates earn $59,398 within 10 years of enrollment.
This school is best suited for a highly self-directed learner who wants a very small, intimate learning environment and doesn't need the social infrastructure of a traditional campus. With only 32 undergraduate students, you're essentially signing up for an individualized educational experience — which can be genuinely powerful for the right person, but isolating for someone who thrives on peer energy and extracurricular life. The financial picture is actually one of the more encouraging things here: median debt at graduation sits at $18,040, which is quite manageable, and graduates are earning a median of $59,398 ten years out, suggesting a reasonable return on investment. That said, the extremely small enrollment raises real questions about institutional stability, accreditation standing, and the strength of alumni networks — things worth pressing the admissions office on directly before committing. My honest advice: visit in person, ask hard questions about job placement support and what happens to students if circumstances change, and make sure this structure genuinely fits how your student learns best rather than just how it fits your schedule.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (32 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa
3090 Bristol Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92626-3079
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