University of California-San Diego
tuition & fees
$46,042
graduate tuition & fees
$29,637
acceptance rate
25%
Student Population
42,006
online students
48
Number of Programs
264
Financial Aid Amount
$20,811
Graduation Rate
87%
University of California-San Diego is a Public, 4 years college located in La Jolla, California. UCSD ranked 87th in National Universities, 32nd in World Universities, and 19th in California Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 42,006 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. It is a Research University with very high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. UCSD's acceptance rate is 25.00% last year (undergraduate school).
University of California-San Diego is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of University of California-San Diego and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093 |
| Phone | 858-534-2230 |
| WEB | www.ucsd.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | admissions.ucsd.edu/index.html |
| Online Application | admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.html |
| Financial Aid | fas.ucsd.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | fas.ucsd.edu/forms-and-resources/financial-aid-estimator/index.html |
| Veterans Tuition | students.ucsd.edu/sponsor/veterans/index.html |
| Athletic | ncaa.org/about/resources/research/graduation-rates |
| Disability Service | disabilities.ucsd.edu/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with very high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of University of California-San Diego is 25.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 22.00%. The application fees are $80 for undergraduate programs and $135 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 25.00 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 22.00 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $80 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $135 |
Tuition & Fees
UCSD's 2024 tuition & fees is $15,265 for California residents and $46,042 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 2.37% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($44,978).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $14,535 for California residents and $29,637 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 2.18% compared to the last year's rate.
| California Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $15,265 | $46,042 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $14,535 | $29,637 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 42,006 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 48 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. UCSD has 33,096 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 8,910 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 42,006 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 33,096 |
| Graduate Students | 8,910 |
| Online Enrollment | 48 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
UCSD offers 264 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by UCSD
| Number of programs | 264 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |