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University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CAPublicCity Setting
Selective • 27% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of California-San Diego is a public institution located in the city setting of La Jolla, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 34.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 27%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
34.9K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
27% (Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
27%
Acceptance Rate
Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Biological Sciences21% of degrees
Engineering12% of degrees
Social Sciences10% of degrees
Business & Marketing5% of degrees
Health Sciences4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer Science.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $231,397
Earnings 5yr: $301,159
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $201,287
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $173,180
Earnings 5yr: $206,109
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $169,987
Earnings 5yr: $141,515
Debt: N/A
Physics.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $166,997
Earnings 5yr: $153,107
Debt: N/A
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $165,543
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $159,487
Earnings 5yr: $160,463
Debt: $16,550
Engineering, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $158,915
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $149,271
Earnings 5yr: $156,032
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $149,139
Earnings 5yr: $154,498
Debt: $18,497
Neurobiology and Neurosciences.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $148,833
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $145,693
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mathematics and Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $137,218
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $18,887
Chemistry.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $136,333
Earnings 5yr: $97,018
Debt: N/A
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $132,783
Earnings 5yr: $132,434
Debt: N/A
Education, General.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $131,358
Earnings 5yr: $120,409
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $130,000
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $129,900
Earnings 5yr: $110,617
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $128,129
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $127,935
Earnings 5yr: $141,614
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$12,470
In-State Tuition$16,758
Out-of-State Tuition$50,958
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
34%
Pell Grants
21%
Take Loans
82%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$65,669
+29% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$84,943
Completion Signals
86%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
94%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,778
Est. Monthly Payment
$160/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
45%
Men55%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 45% men and 55% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
40%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$53,757
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