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UC San Diego

UC San Diego is a large, public institution located in La Jolla, ca. UC San Diego offers undergraduate degrees in 190 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 33,092 undergraduates
cost $14,906 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into UC San Diego? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 23.7%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! UC San Diego is known for one of its top majors: Cognitive Science. Their student-faculty ratio is 19:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
19 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Other
Business and Management
Computer Science and Information Technology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Cognitive Science
International/Global Studies
Computer Science
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences
Political Science and Government
Economics
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $14,906
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,710
Books & supplies $1,175
Other expenses $4,249
Cost of attendance* $37,040
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $37,040 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $44,978
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,710
Books & supplies $1,175
Other expenses $4,249
Cost of attendance* $67,112
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $67,112 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? UC San Diego has a total undergraduate enrollment of 33,092, with gender binary students split 48% male and 52% female.

Total enrollment

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Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
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African American %
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Hispanic American %
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Asian %
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Native American %
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Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
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Multiracial %
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Unknown %
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Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093
phone N/A
address www.ucsd.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about UC San Diego to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is UC San Diego?

UC San Diego is located in La Jolla, ca.

What is the acceptance rate at UC San Diego? 

The acceptance rate for UC San Diego is 24%.

What’s the average GPA for UC San Diego?

The average high school GPA for UC San Diego students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at UC San Diego?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at UC San Diego including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $148,160.

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