University of California-San Diego
University of California-San Diego is a public 4-year institution in La Jolla, CA. It enrolls about 42,376 students and admits roughly 25% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | La Jolla, CA 92093 |
| County | San Diego County |
| Enrollment | 42,376 |
| Acceptance rate | 25% |
| Applicants / admitted | 130,771 / 32,062 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $15,265 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $46,042 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 88% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 94% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $13,293 |
| Campus setting | City: Large |
| Size category | 20,000 and above |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| Website | www.ucsd.edu/ |
| Phone | 8585342230 |
Admissions
About 130,771 students applied and 32,062 were admitted. Of those admitted, 7,005 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $15,265 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $46,042. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $13,293 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $7,487 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $7,864 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $10,389 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $17,131 |
| Over $110,000 | $28,113 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 5,690 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 88% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
University of California-San Diego is in La Jolla, CA, San Diego County. Its coordinates are 32.8777, -117.2359.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of California-San Diego?
About 25% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 130,771 applicants.
How much does University of California-San Diego cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $15,265 for in-state students and $46,042 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend University of California-San Diego?
About 42,376 students are enrolled.