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University of California-San Diego Science & Tech Programs

University of California-San Diego is a public institution located in La Jolla, CA. A Major City Center offers a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.

University of California-San Diego Rankings

UCSD UC San Diego has earned the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#9 of 469	State — California
Overall Quality	#10 of 667	Region — Far Western
Overall Quality	#45 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is University of California-San Diego?

Contact information for UCSD UC San Diego can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093
Phone:	8585342230
Website:	www.ucsd.edu/
Admissions:	admissions.ucsd.edu/index.html
Financial Aid:	fas.ucsd.edu/

How Do I Get Into UCSD UC San Diego?

You can apply to UCSD UC San Diego online at: admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.html

UCSD UC San Diego is classified as Very Selective (20-30%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for UCSD UC San Diego

Here’s what UCSD UC San Diego looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into UCSD UC San Diego?

UCSD UC San Diego maintains an acceptance rate of 27%, which makes it moderately selective. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 20% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at UCSD UC San Diego vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	63,349	14,810	23%
Women	71,101	21,107	30%

Can I Afford University of California-San Diego?

The average net price after aid at UCSD UC San Diego is $11,750. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$12,260
In-State Fees	$3,528
Out-of-State Tuition	$44,148
Out-of-State Fees	$3,528
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$15,788
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$47,676

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 21% of students at UCSD UC San Diego receive some form of financial aid (6,986 students).

Nearly 59% of students at UCSD UC San Diego receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $23,806 per student.

34% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,824.

Student Loan Debt

21% of UCSD UC San Diego undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $4,526 per year.

University of California-San Diego Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 9,242 students enrolled at UCSD UC San Diego. UCSD UC San Diego is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 33,787 undergraduate students at UCSD UC San Diego, approximately 45% are male and 55% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of California-San Diego undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	11,690
Black or African American	540
Hispanic	8,953
White	5,811
American Indian/Alaska Native	33
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	33
Two or More Races	2,196
Non-Resident	3,750

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at UCSD UC San Diego break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
California	5,708
Texas	89
Washington	82
New York	49
New Jersey	42

Additionally, approximately 11.1% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of California-San Diego Graduate Student Diversity

8,584 of UCSD UC San Diego’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at UCSD UC San Diego, approximately 56% are male and 44% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of California-San Diego graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,467
Black or African American	154
Hispanic	798
White	1,699
American Indian/Alaska Native	17
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	8
Two or More Races	343
Non-Resident	3,819

Online Learning at University of California-San Diego

UCSD UC San Diego delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

7,056 undergraduate students at UCSD UC San Diego took at least one online class — of those, 104 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 599 students took at least one online class and 132 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Science & Tech Programs at University of California-San Diego

These science & tech programs are offered at UCSD UC San Diego, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Real Estate Development	65	—	—	65

Academic Programs at University of California-San Diego

UCSD UC San Diego offers 24 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

UCSD UC San Diego has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.