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University of California-San Diego

La Jolla, CA 4 year Public
Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Large
Dormitory capacity 17,765
Student to faculty ratio 19 to 1
Acceptance rate 34%
Students retention rate 95%
On-time graduation rate 89%

Located in La Jolla, California, UC San Diego is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. UC San Diego operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

University of California-San Diego is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

UC San Diego boasts an impressive student retention rate of 95% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 72%, respectively.

  • The institution has on-campus hospital
  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing
  • Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

34.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,700

Cost of attendance at University of California-San Diego in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$44,454

Cost of attendance at University of California-San Diego in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 48 of freshman students at University of California-San Diego received on average $18,083 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$18,083
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 1,550 24% $5,681 $8,804,962
Other Federal Grant 2,382 37% $4,796 $11,424,504
State Grant/Scholarships 2,286 36% $10,575 $24,174,257
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 2,048 32% $9,875 $20,224,563
Total Grant & Scholarships 3,087 48% $18,083 $55,823,324

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of California-San Diego students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of California-San Diego students is 89.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 91.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 87.1%.

89.4%

  • asian 93.5% 1,790 students
  • African American 82.5% 47 students
  • white 88.8% 829 students
  • unknown 91.7% 100 students
  • hawaiian 72.7% 8 students
  • hispanic 81.9% 594 students
  • International Students 87.6% 1,125 students
  • Mixed Race 91.8% 225 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Big West Conference
  • Basketball Big West Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Big West Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of California-San Diego provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of California-San Diego offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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