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La Jolla, California

University of California San Diego

Overview

Student Population
35,772
National Rank
#64
University of California San Diego overview
Location La Jolla, California
Online ucsd.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
University of California San Diego overview
Size Large
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Religious Affiliation 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 88,446 prospective students applied, and 30,061 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 5,699 enrolled in the school.  34,566 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,206 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2017/2018, excluding room and board, is $11,502 plus fees of $2,516. UCSD is ranked 64 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2019 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

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Admission Standards
Exceptional 
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SAT 1280/1460
ACT 27/33
Applications Accepted
34% 
University of California San Diego overview
Applications Due Nov 30, 2018
Applicant Competition High
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Annual Cost to Attend

California Resident Tuition
$11,502
In State Costs for University of California San Diego
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,198
Other Fees$2,516
Room and Board $13,115
Budget for Other Expenses$3,832
Total One Year Cost$32,163
Out of State Tuition
$39,516
Out of State Costs for University of California San Diego
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,198
Other Fees$2,516
Room and Board $13,115
Budget for Other Expenses$3,832
Total One Year Cost$60,177
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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years
$67,900 per year
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
85% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by University of California San Diego students
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.

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