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University of California-San Diego

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Acceptance Rate 34.20 %
2023 Tuition & Fees $44,978
($14,905)
Student Population 41,885
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $19,225
Graduation Rate 89 %

Academic Overview

University of California-San Diego Campus, La Jolla, CA
University of California-San Diego is a public, four-years institute located in La Jolla, California. It is a Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2023 tuition & fees is $14,905 for California residents and $44,978 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $13,903 for California residents and $29,005 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 41,885 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 34.20% and the graduation rate is 89% last year.
The salary after graduation from University of California-San Diego varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $69,600. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2023 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2022-2023, UCSD's tuition & fees is $14,905 for California residents and $44,978 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2023 average tuition & fees are $13,903 for in-state students and $29,005 for out-of-state students.
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Data source for 2023 Tuition: NCES
2023 Tuition & Fees
California ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$14,905$44,978
Graduate$13,903$29,005
[Chart] 2022-2023 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2023 key academic statistics at UCSD. The acceptance rate of UCSD is 34.20% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 18.63%. The average graduation rate is 89% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $19,225 and 57% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 41,885 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for University of California-San Diego is 34.20 %.
Acceptance Rate
34.20%
Graduation Rate for University of California-San Diego is 89 %
Graduation Rate
89%
Retention Rate for University of California-San Diego is 95 %
Retention Rate
95%
Student Population for University of California-San Diego is 41,885
Student Population
41,885
Student to Faculty Ratio for University of California-San Diego is 19 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
19 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $19,225 at University of California-San Diego.
Financial Aid Amount
$19,225

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093
Phone858-534-2230
WEBwww.ucsd.edu/
Admissionadmissions.ucsd.edu/index.html
Online Applicationadmission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.html
Financial Aidfas.ucsd.edu/
Net Price Calculatorfas.ucsd.edu/forms-and-resources/financial-aid-estimator/index.html
Veterans Tuitionstudents.ucsd.edu/sponsor/veterans/index.html
Athleticncaa.org/about/resources/research/graduation-rates
Disability Servicedisabilities.ucsd.edu/

Offered Degrees

UCSD offers 251 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
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Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's Degree1040
Master's Degree720
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship720
Doctor's degree - professional practice30

Special Learning Opportunities

University of California-San Diego does not offer online classes (distance learning opportunities) for any degree program. The school provides teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassNo
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:17,765)
Board/Meal Plan✔

Veterans Benefits

University of California-San Diego has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✔
Credit for military training✗
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔

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