University of California-San Diego

University of California-San Diego (UCSD) is a four-years, public school located in La Jolla, CA. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.

The UCSD's 2022 tuition & fees is $14,700 for California residents and $44,454 for out-of-state students. 59% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $18,914.

The school has a total enrollment of 39,576 and the student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 (5.26%).

The average earning after 10 years of graduation from UCSD is $69,600 and it varies by field of study.

University of California-San Diego is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.

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Directory Information

Address	9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093
Phone	858-534-2230
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Veterans Tuition	Veterans Benefit Information
Athletic	Athletic Team Information
Disability Service	Disability Sevices
School Type	four-years, public
Carnegie Category	Research University (very high research activity)
Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

University of California-San Diego Campus, La Jolla, CA

2022 Tuition & Fees and 2023 Estimation

For undergraduate school, the 2022 tuition and fees of University of California-San Diego are $14,700 for in-state students and $44,454 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2022 tuition and fees are $13,564 for in-state students and $28,666 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2023 tuition & fees are $15,276 for California residents and $46,302 for out-of-state students based on the tuition changes over the past five years. The estimated 2023 graduate school tuition & fees are $13,599 for California residents and $28,701 for out-of-state students.

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	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$14,700	$44,454
Graduate	$13,564	$28,666

Data source: 2021-2022 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: March 14, 2022)

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$15,276	$46,302
Graduate	$13,599	$28,701

The 2022-2023 tuition is announced/published officially by the UCSD directly. The 2023 graduate tuition & fees is not yet announced or vary by program. The estimation is based on the rate of last year. See the UCSD bursar/financial aid page for more information.

2022 Key Stats

The Acceptance rate at University of California-San Diego is 34% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 19%. The average SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,375.

The average graduation rate is 87%. Total 39,576 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).

The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $69,600. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Computer Science program shows the highest salary with $80,800 after graduating. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2022 UCSD Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	34% Acceptance Rate / 19% Yield
Test Scores »	1,375 SAT / 31 ACT
Graduation Rate »	87%
Retention Rate	94%(full-time), 50% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	5.26% (19 to 1)
Student Population »	39,576 (31,842 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$18,914
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$69,600
Average Salary by Field of Study	$12,700 - $80,800

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services

University of California-San Diego does not offer online classes (distance learning opportunities) for any degree program. The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.

Special Learning Opportunities at UCSD
Online Class	No
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes

UCSD provides several student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.

On-Campus Student Services at UCSD
Remedial services	No
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	Yes
Library facilities at institution	Various Library Facilities Provided

Campus Life

The following table illustrates the special characteristics of UCSD. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 15,272. It also offers separate board/meal plans.