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University of California-San Diego
Snapshot
Status
Public
Acceptance Rate
37%
SAT Range
1270-1480
ACT Range
28-34
Student/Faculty Ratio
27:1
Total Enrollments
39,576
Total Cost
$65,065
Net Average Cost of Attendance
$15,222
Overall Rating
B+ Good
Main Address
9500 Gilman Dr
La Jolla, CA 92093
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Rankings
Overall Rankings
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
#5 of 1,485
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
#5 of 1,112
Physical Sciences
#8 of 1,129
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
#14 of 1,225
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
#16 of 1,388
Social Sciences
#29 of 1,320
History
#35 of 1,243
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
#37 of 518
Overall Scores
A+
Admissions & Acceptance
A+
Retention & Graduation
B+
Instructors & Faculty
B
Financial Resources

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Summary
What makes University of California-San Diego unique?

The University of California San Diego (UCSD) is a public institution founded in 1960, and the total undergraduate enrollment for the class of 2021 was just over 35,000 students. UCSD is situated in urban San Diego and is the only campus in the United States that is located on the beach. Students at UCSD take classes on a semester-based academic calendar, and tuition for in-state students is roughly a quarter of the cost that out-of-state students pay, making it a very attractive option for California residents. UCSD tends to offer large, lecture-style undergraduate classes and boasts a graduation rate that exceeds 90%. 

UCSD has a variety of student organizations and clubs for current attendees to choose from, and many of the activities are hosted in the centrally-located Price Center, where students can shop for books at the university bookstore, or watch movies at the student movie theatre. 

The university is split into seven undergraduate colleges and organizes its scholastic departments into four distinct academic divisions. The school also has over 15 research units or ORU’s that specialize in fields like medicine, computer science, and oceanography. UCSD has many modern buildings on campus compared to its older counterparts in Berkeley and Los Angeles, including the noteworthy Geisel Library. Notable alumni include jazz musician Nathan East, scientist Susumu Tonegawa, and political activist Angela Davis.

Contact Info
Contact & Location
Phone Number
(858) 534-2230
Website
www.ucsd.edu
Location
9500 Gilman Dr
La Jolla, CA 92093
Setting
Large City
Key Info, Costs & Aid
Selectivity
Acceptance Rate (2020)
Completion Rate (2020)
Student Body
Total Enrollments (2020) 39,576
Men 51%
Women 49%
Total Enrollments (2020) 39,576
Asian 30%
International (Non-Citizen) 21%
White 21%
Hispanic or Latino 19%
Multiracial 5%
Unknown 2%
Black or African American 2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0%
Native American 0%
Costs
In State Tuition (2020)
$11,442
Out of State Tuition (2020)
$41,196
Books
$1,124
On Campus Room & Board
$15,336

* These statistics utilize the most recently released data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

Degree Overview
Degrees
Total Awards (2020) 12,925
Bachelor's 74%
Master's 20%
Doctoral 6%
Total Awards (2020) 12,925
Human and Social Sciences 29%
Mathematics and Science 28%
Engineering 16%
Healthcare 7%
Computer Technology 7%
Business 5%
Education and Liberal Arts 3%
Art and Design 2%
Communication and Media 2%
Legal and Law 0%
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Sources for school statistics and data include U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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Accreditation
Accreditation
Accredited By
WASC Senior College and University Commission
Specialized Accreditations
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship (UC San Diego Medical Center)
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
  • Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
  • Clinical doctoral program in Audiology
Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
  • English Language (English Language English Language Institute 10 week and 4-week/short Term Programs)
Liaison Committee on Medical Education
  • Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree

Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)

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B+
Students and Culture
A-
Facilities
A-
Activities and Groups
B+
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