Overview
Enrollment
| Location | La Jolla, California |
| Online | ucsd.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in La Jolla, California, University of California San Diego is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 118,386 prospective students applied, and 40,493 were granted admission. Of those admitted 7,544 enrolled in the school. 40,280 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,605 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $11,442 plus fees of $3,258. UCSD is ranked 80 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
UCSD is rated within the top 18% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of California San Diego within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#80 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#12 in Best Colleges in California
#3 in Best Public Colleges in California
#45 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Value Colleges in California
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1270/1480 |
| ACT | 28/34 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.82 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Nov 30, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | High |
| Application Fee | $70 |
Annual Cost to Attend
California Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,152 |
| Other Fees | $3,258 |
| Room and Board | $16,145 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,163 |
| Total One Year Cost | $36,160 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,152 |
| Other Fees | $3,258 |
| Room and Board | $16,145 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,163 |
| Total One Year Cost | $65,914 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Biology | 23% |
| Social Sciences | 21% |
| Engineering | 10% |
| Psychology | 8% |
| General Studies | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110680 IPEDS survey data for University of California San Diego.
Current students may use the University of California San Diego GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.