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University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA · Public · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 27%
- Selective
- Average net price
- $14,794
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 86%
- Median earnings
- $96,197
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of California-San Diego is a public college in La Jolla, CA with 34,948 undergraduates. It admits 27% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $14,794 per year ($9,229 for families earning under $30,000). 86% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $96,197 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 27%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 130,771
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 32,062
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 22%
- of admitted students enrolled
What University of California-San Diego looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $41,664
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $17,337
- Out-of-state tuition
- $54,939
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$9,229
- $30–48k$9,965
- $48–75k$12,147
- $75–110k$17,235
- $110k+$32,338
Get a personal estimate with University of California-San Diego's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 86%
- Freshman retention
- 94%
- Median earnings
- $96,197
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $13,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 34,948
- Student–faculty ratio
- 19:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 38%
- White17%
- Hispanic27%
- Black2%
- Asian35%
University of California-San Diego FAQ
What is University of California-San Diego's acceptance rate?+
University of California-San Diego admits 27% of applicants, which makes it selective.
Is University of California-San Diego test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to University of California-San Diego?+
In Fall 2023, 130,771 students applied to University of California-San Diego and 32,062 were admitted; 7,005 enrolled.
Does University of California-San Diego consider legacy status?+
No. University of California-San Diego reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of California-San Diego require an essay?+
University of California-San Diego reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of California-San Diego cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $41,664 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $14,794.
What is University of California-San Diego's graduation rate?+
86% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 110680 · How we use this data
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