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University of California - San Diego
  • 4 Year
  • LA JOLLA, CA

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A+
  2. Value
    grade A
  3. Diversity
    grade A+
  4. Campus
    grade B
  5. Athletics
    grade B
  6. Party Scene
    grade C+
  7. Professors
    grade A+
  8. Location
    grade A
  9. Dorms
    grade C+
  10. Campus Food
    grade B
  11. Student Life
    grade B+
  12. Safety
    grade B

UC San Diego is a highly rated public university located in San Diego, California. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 30,939 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the UC San Diego acceptance rate is 37%. Popular majors include Biology, Cognitive Science, and International Studies. Graduating 87% of students, UC San Diego alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $43,400.

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9500 GILMAN DR
LA JOLLA, CA 92093
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About UC San Diego...
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (without football)
Athletic Conference
Big West Conference

University of California - San Diego Rankings

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UCSD Admissions

Acceptance Rate
37%
Application Deadline
November 30
SAT Range
1270-1480
ACT Range
28-34
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No

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Cost

Net Price
$15,222 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$18,530 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
60%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A+
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Student Faculty Ratio
10:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
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Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    22%
  • On Campus
    0%
  • Online
    78%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
30,939 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
903
Undergrads Over 25
5%
Pell Grant
32%
Varsity Athletes
1%
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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$59,900 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
87%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
89%
National
83%

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