School Overview
Located in the suburban district of La Jolla in San Diego, California, the University of California San Diego (commonly referred to as UCSD or UC San Diego) is a public, 4-year research university that offers over 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. UC San Diego is situated on a 1,200 acre campus near the coast of the Pacific Ocean. It’s the 7th oldest of the ten campuses that make up the University of California system. Average annual enrollment at the University is about 23,000 undergraduate and 5,000 graduate students. Undergraduate programs at University of California San Diego are offered via six academic schools and colleges.
General Information
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Admission Office 9500 Gilman Drive, 0021 La Jolla, CA 92093-0021 (858) 534-4831 Fax: (858) 822-0042 [email protected] Contact: Mae Brown Assistant Vice Chancellor and Director of Admissions |
Main Address 9500 Gilman Drive, 0021 La Jolla, CA 92093-0021 (858) 534-8273 www.ucsd.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 22,518 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 4,702 Degree-seeking undergrads: 22,518 Graduate enrollment: 4,213 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $60 Online application fee: $60 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 42% |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $7,480 | $8,075 | $9,437 | $11,306 | +19.81% |
| Books and Supplies | $1,487 | $1,523 | $1,560 | $1,573 | +0.83% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $10,237 | $10,787 | $11,057 | $11,534 | +4.31% |
| Other | $3,328 | $3,388 | $3,531 | $3,546 | +0.42% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $9,369 | $9,624 | $10,052 | $10,284 | +2.31% |
| Other | $4,464 | $4,551 | $4,730 | $4,753 | +0.49% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $22,532 | $23,773 | $25,585 | $27,959 | +9.28% |
| In-state Off Campus | $22,800 | $23,773 | $25,779 | $27,916 | +8.29% |
| In-state with Family | $8,967 | $9,598 | $10,997 | $12,879 | +17.11% |
| Average Graduate Student Tuition & Fees | |
| Tuition for In-state Students | $9,342 |
| In-state Student Fees | $1,442 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $24,444 |
| Out-of-state Fees | $1,442 |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 2,925 | 68% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,449 | 57% | $27,119,320 | $11,074 |
| • Federal grants | 1,531 | 36% | $7,467,306 | $4,877 |
| • Pell grants | 1,495 | 35% | $5,832,770 | $3,902 |
| • Other federal grants | 1,321 | 31% | $1,634,536 | $1,237 |
| State/local government grant or scholarships | 1,664 | 39% | $7,566,142 | $4,547 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 2,174 | 51% | $12,085,872 | $5,559 |
| Student loan aid | 1,856 | 43% | $9,907,027 | $5,338 |
| • Federal student loans | 1,824 | 43% | $8,420,529 | $4,617 |
| • Other student loans | 258 | 6% | $1,486,498 | $5,762 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Total of All Education Programs | 5745 | 1028 | 623 | – | 250 |
| Area, Gender, Cultural, Ethnic, and Group Studies | 92 | 16 | 3 | – | – |
| Area Studies, Other | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Chinese Studies | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 45 | 4 | 3 | – | – |
| German Studies | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Italian Studies | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Japanese Studies | 19 | – | – | – | – |
| Latin American Studies | 10 | 12 | – | – | – |
| Russian Studies | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology and Biomedical Sciences | 1280 | 93 | 124 | – | – |
| Anatomy | 372 | – | – | – | – |
| Animal Physiology | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Biochemistry | 346 | – | – | – | – |
| Bioinformatics | 6 | – | 6 | – | – |
| Biology and Biological Sciences, General | 335 | 67 | 47 | – | – |
| Biomedical Sciences | – | 1 | 27 | – | – |
| Biophysics | 5 | – | 2 | – | – |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other | 33 | – | – | – | – |
| Epidemiology | – | – | 5 | – | – |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | – | 22 | 12 | – | – |
| Microbiology | 18 | – | – | – | – |
| Molecular Biology | 47 | – | – | – | – |
| Neurobiology and Anatomy | 105 | – | – | – | – |
| Neuroscience | – | 2 | 13 | – | – |
| Pathology/Experimental Pathology | – | 1 | 12 | – | – |
| Business, Administration, Management, Marketing, etc. | 337 | 115 | – | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management | – | 115 | – | – | – |
| Management Science | 337 | – | – | – | – |
| Communication and Journalism Programs | – | – | – | – | – |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | – | – | – | – | – |
| Computing and Information Sciences | 95 | 60 | 25 | – | 34 |
| Computer Science | 95 | 60 | 25 | – | 34 |
| Education | 7 | 66 | 23 | – | – |
| Education | – | 66 | 22 | – | – |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | – | – | 1 | – | – |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering | 662 | 259 | 92 | – | 97 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 76 | 13 | 4 | – | 1 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 155 | 41 | 20 | – | 25 |
| Chemical Engineering | 52 | 1 | 2 | – | – |
| Computer Engineering | 22 | 6 | 5 | – | 8 |
| Computer Engineering, Other | – | 20 | – | – | – |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 95 | 36 | 23 | – | 25 |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | 2 | 15 | 5 | – | 7 |
| Engineering Science | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering, Other | – | 2 | 1 | – | 1 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Materials Engineering | – | 10 | 7 | – | – |
| Mechanical Engineering | 157 | 68 | 3 | – | 9 |
| Structural Engineering | 90 | 34 | 10 | – | 13 |
| Systems Engineering | – | 13 | 12 | – | 8 |
| English Language, Composition and Literature/Letters | 112 | 11 | 6 | – | 15 |
| English Language and Literature | 34 | 11 | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | 78 | – | 6 | – | 15 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 55 | 12 | 2 | – | 5 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Comparative Literature | – | 3 | – | – | – |
| French Language and Literature | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| German Language and Literature | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Linguistics | 28 | 8 | 2 | – | 5 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 23 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Health Services and Allied Health Sciences | – | 44 | 196 | – | – |
| Audiology/Audiologist | – | – | 15 | – | – |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | – | 10 | – | – | – |
| Medical Scientist | – | 34 | – | – | – |
| Medicine | – | – | 122 | – | – |
| Pharmacy | – | – | 52 | – | – |
| Public Health | – | – | – | – | – |
| Public Health, Other | – | – | 7 | – | – |
| History | 137 | 9 | 6 | – | 13 |
| History | 137 | 9 | 6 | – | 13 |
| Legal and Law Studies | – | 6 | – | – | – |
| Health Law | – | 6 | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 121 | 21 | 10 | – | 32 |
| Applied Mathematics | 25 | 5 | – | – | – |
| Mathematics | 46 | 13 | 8 | – | 32 |
| Mathematics, Other | 45 | – | 2 | – | – |
| Statistics | – | 3 | – | – | – |
| Statistics, Other | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 434 | 4 | 8 | – | – |
| Cognitive Science | 114 | 4 | 8 | – | – |
| International/Global Studies | 292 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 22 | – | – | – | – |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 42 | – | – | – | – |
| Environmental Studies | 42 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 222 | 105 | 59 | – | 27 |
| Chemical Physics | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Chemistry | 24 | 39 | 25 | – | – |
| Chemistry, Other | 156 | – | – | – | – |
| Geology and Earth Science | 2 | 11 | 9 | – | – |
| Geophysics and Seismology | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | – | 31 | 18 | – | – |
| Physical Sciences, Other | 6 | – | 1 | – | – |
| Physics | 18 | 24 | 5 | – | 27 |
| Physics, Other | 14 | – | 1 | – | – |
| Psychology | 505 | 5 | 11 | – | – |
| Clinical Psychology | – | – | 2 | – | – |
| Psychology | 505 | 5 | 8 | – | – |
| Psychology, Other | – | – | 1 | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 1287 | 151 | 41 | – | 27 |
| American Government and Politics (United States) | 43 | – | – | – | – |
| Anthropology | 79 | 11 | 6 | – | 2 |
| Economics | 540 | 15 | 21 | – | 19 |
| Economics, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| International Relations and Affairs | – | 104 | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government | 210 | 15 | 11 | – | – |
| Political Science and Government, Other | 203 | – | 2 | – | – |
| Social Sciences, Other | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Sociology | 145 | 6 | 1 | – | 6 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 56 | – | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 230 | 51 | 17 | – | – |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 36 | 1 | 6 | – | – |
| Dance | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts | 32 | 23 | 1 | – | – |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 34 | – | – | – | – |
| Music Performance | – | – | 4 | – | – |
| Music | 24 | 9 | 6 | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 97 | 18 | – | – | – |
| Work and Family Studies | 127 | – | – | – | – |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 127 | – | – | – | – |
Above data represent first majors only.
(-) Indicates that program is not offered at this award level.
Undergraduate Majors
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Architecture & Related Programs City/Community/Regional Planning B Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies Chinese Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art History/Criticism/Conservation B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Animal Physiology B Business, Management, & Marketing Management Science B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Engineering Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering B Engineering Technologies Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering B English Language & Literature American Literature B Family & Consumer Sciences Human Development/Family Studies B Foreign Language & Literature Classics B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences History History – General B Mathematics Applied Mathematics B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Behavioral Sciences B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Philosophy & Religion Jewish/Judaic Studies B Physical Sciences Atomic/Molecular Physics B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Public Policy Analysis B Social Sciences American Government/Politics B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
University of California-San Diego Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (858) 534-2230 |
| Website: | www.ucsd.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.html |
| Address: | 9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 38,736 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 85% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 19 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 38,338 (99% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $14,415 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $44,169 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 63% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $18,237 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
University of California-San Diego Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at University of California-San Diego.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Architecture and Related Services | 1 | ||||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 9 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 11 | 7 | 9 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Education | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Engineering | 12 | 14 | 12 | ||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 6 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||
| History | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 4 | 4 | 3 | ||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 4 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 3 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Physical Sciences | 10 | 4 | 9 | ||
| Psychology | 7 | 1 | 4 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 9 | 7 | 9 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 7 | 8 | 7 | ||
| Grand total | 94 | 65 | 66 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at University of California-San Diego and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $14,415 |
| Out-of-state | $44,169 |
| Books and supplies | $1,128 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $13,455 |
| Out-of-state | $28,557 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 4,197 | 63% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 3,750 | 56% | $18,237 |
| Student loan aid | 2,230 | 33% | $6,137 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 17,595 | 58% | $17,958 |
| Federal student loans | 9,682 | 32% | $5,594 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for University of California-San Diego. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled University of California-San Diego students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 99,114 | 45,333 | 53,781 | Percent admitted | 100% | 32% | 31% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 6% | 7% | 6% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
University of California-San Diego Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 38,736 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 30,794 |
| Graduate enrollment | 7,942 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
University of California-San Diego Accreditation
This institution is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
- Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
- Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Clinical doctoral program in Audiology
- Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
- English Language
- Liaison Committee on Medical Education
- Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree
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