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University of California, San Diego

La Jolla, CA

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Overview

University of California, San Diego is a University institution located in La Jolla, CA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 9500 Gilman Drive, 0021
La Jolla, CA  92093-0021
United States
Contact Dr. James Rawlins
Associate Vice Chancellor, Enrollment Management
Email: admissionsreply@ucsd.edu
Phone: 858-534-3156

Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services Associate Bachelors
Real Estate Development Checkmark
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies Associate Bachelors
African-american/black Studies Checkmark
Area Studies, Other Checkmark
Chinese Studies Checkmark
Ethnic Studies Checkmark
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other Checkmark
German Studies Checkmark
Italian Studies Checkmark
Japanese Studies Checkmark
Latin American Studies Checkmark
Russian Studies Checkmark
Russian, Central European, East European And Eurasian Studies Checkmark
Women's Studies Checkmark
Biological And Biomedical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Anatomy Checkmark
Animal Physiology Checkmark
Biochemistry Checkmark
Bioinformatics Checkmark
Biology/biological Sciences, General Checkmark
Biophysics Checkmark
Biostatistics Checkmark
Biotechnology Checkmark
Cell/cellular And Molecular Biology Checkmark
Cell/cellular Biology And Histology Checkmark
Ecology Checkmark
Ecology And Evolutionary Biology Checkmark
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics And Population Biology, Other Checkmark
Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography Checkmark
Medical Microbiology And Bacteriology Checkmark
Microbiology, General Checkmark
Molecular Biology Checkmark
Neurobiology And Anatomy Checkmark
Neuroscience Checkmark
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services Associate Bachelors
International Business/trade/commerce Checkmark
Management Science Checkmark
Management Sciences And Quantitative Methods, Other Checkmark
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs Associate Bachelors
Communication, General Checkmark
Mass Communication/media Studies Checkmark
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services Associate Bachelors
Computer Science Checkmark
Information Technology Checkmark
Education Associate Bachelors
Chemistry Teacher Education Checkmark
Education, General Checkmark
Education, Other Checkmark
Mathematics Teacher Education Checkmark
Physics Teacher Education Checkmark
Engineering Associate Bachelors
Aerospace, Aeronautical, And Astronautical/space Engineering, General Checkmark
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering Checkmark
Biological/biosystems Engineering Checkmark
Chemical Engineering Checkmark
Computer Engineering, General Checkmark
Electrical And Electronics Engineering Checkmark
Engineering Physics/applied Physics Checkmark
Engineering Science Checkmark
Engineering, General Checkmark
Engineering, Other Checkmark
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering Checkmark
Mechanical Engineering Checkmark
Structural Engineering Checkmark
English Language And Literature/Letters Associate Bachelors
Creative Writing Checkmark
English Language And Literature, General Checkmark
English Language And Literature/letters, Other Checkmark
Writing, General Checkmark
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Associate Bachelors
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, General Checkmark
Human Development And Family Studies, General Checkmark
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics Associate Bachelors
Chinese Language And Literature Checkmark
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General Checkmark
Comparative Literature Checkmark
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General Checkmark
French Language And Literature Checkmark
German Language And Literature Checkmark
Italian Language And Literature Checkmark
Japanese Language And Literature Checkmark
Linguistic, Comparative, And Related Language Studies And Services, Other Checkmark
Linguistics Checkmark
Russian Language And Literature Checkmark
Spanish Language And Literature Checkmark
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Community Health And Preventive Medicine Checkmark
Environmental Health Checkmark
International Public Health/international Health Checkmark
Medicinal And Pharmaceutical Chemistry Checkmark
Public Health, General Checkmark
Public Health, Other Checkmark
History Associate Bachelors
History, General Checkmark
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities Associate Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other Checkmark
Mathematics And Statistics Associate Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General Checkmark
Computational Mathematics Checkmark
Mathematical Biology Checkmark
Mathematical Statistics And Probability Checkmark
Mathematics, General Checkmark
Mathematics, Other Checkmark
Statistics, Other Checkmark
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Bachelors
Cognitive Science, General Checkmark
Data Science, General Checkmark
Data Science, Other Checkmark
Human Biology Checkmark
International/globalization Studies Checkmark
Mathematics And Computer Science Checkmark
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General Checkmark
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other Checkmark
Natural Resources And Conservation Associate Bachelors
Environmental Science Checkmark
Environmental Studies Checkmark
Philosophy And Religious Studies Associate Bachelors
Jewish/judaic Studies Checkmark
Philosophy Checkmark
Religion/religious Studies Checkmark
Physical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology, Other Checkmark
Chemical Physics Checkmark
Chemistry, General Checkmark
Chemistry, Other Checkmark
Environmental Chemistry Checkmark
Geochemistry Checkmark
Geology/earth Science, General Checkmark
Geophysics And Seismology Checkmark
Physical Sciences, Other Checkmark
Physics, General Checkmark
Physics, Other Checkmark
Psychology Associate Bachelors
Clinical Psychology Checkmark
Cognitive Psychology And Psycholinguistics Checkmark
Developmental And Child Psychology Checkmark
Health/medical Psychology Checkmark
Psychology, General Checkmark
Psychology, Other Checkmark
Social Psychology Checkmark
Public Administration And Social Service Professions Associate Bachelors
Public Policy Analysis, General Checkmark
Social Sciences Associate Bachelors
American Government And Politics (united States) Checkmark
Anthropology, General Checkmark
Anthropology, Other Checkmark
Archeology Checkmark
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics Checkmark
Economics, General Checkmark
Economics, Other Checkmark
International Economics Checkmark
International Relations And Affairs Checkmark
Political Science And Government, General Checkmark
Political Science And Government, Other Checkmark
Social Sciences, Other Checkmark
Sociology, General Checkmark Checkmark
Urban Studies/affairs Checkmark
Visual And Performing Arts Associate Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation Checkmark
Art/art Studies, General Checkmark
Dance, General Checkmark
Design And Visual Communications, General Checkmark
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General Checkmark
Film/cinema/media Studies Checkmark
Fine/studio Arts, General Checkmark
Music History, Literature, And Theory Checkmark
Music, General Checkmark
Visual And Performing Arts, General Checkmark

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

131,254
Applied
31,274
Accepted
32,662
Enrolled
24%
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Female Admissions

67,389
Females Applied
17,655
Females Accepted
26%
Acceptance Rate
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Male Admissions

58,894
Males Applied
12,412
Males Accepted
21%
Acceptance Rate

Applying

70
Application Fee
Admission Requirements
Required Transcript of high school record
Essay
A minimum high school GPA of 3
Required for some programs A minimum high school GPA of 3.4

Application Deadlines

Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen November 30th March 15th
Out of state Fall freshmen November 30th January 1st
Other early decision plan Not reported Not reported
Transfer November 30th April 28th

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition

13,752
In-state
46,326
Out-of-state
13,752
In-district
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Fees

4,560
Full-time student fees
16,713
Room & board
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Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered Yes
Tuition pre-payment plan No
Tuition payment plans offered Yes

Financial Aid

27,134
Avg. Financial Aid Package
28,830
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
17,843
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
6,222
Avg. Loan Aid
12,701
Avg. Grant Aid
24,176
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
98% Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
85.4%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
26%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

32,662
Total Undergrad students
14%
International Students
9%
Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 22.63%
Black or African American 3.27%
White or Caucasian 18.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.42%
Asian 38.61%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.14%
Other 2.35%

Gender

Male (47.32%)
Female (52.05%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing Yes
Housing requirements None
Housing options Co-ed housing
Disabled housing
International housing
Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing 39%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper Checkmark
Drama/theatre group Checkmark
Student-run radio station Checkmark
Student-run television station Checkmark
Marching band Checkmark
Choral groups Checkmark
Campus events:
SunGod Festival, On Campus Concerts and Sporting Events

Student Services

Legal services Checkmark
Health clinic Checkmark
Personal/psychological counseling Checkmark
Women's center Checkmark
International students advisor Checkmark

Student Organizations

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Local fraternities Checkmark
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Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services Checkmark
24-hour patrols by trained officers Checkmark
Student patrols Checkmark
Late-night transport/escort services Checkmark
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Checkmark
Other Campus Security & Safety:
Crime prevention programs

Athletics

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Men's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Baseball Checkmark Division 2 No
Basketball Checkmark Division 2 No
Bowling Checkmark No No
Crew No Checkmark No
Cross-country Running Checkmark Division 2 No
Equestrian Sports Checkmark No No
Fencing Checkmark Division 2 No
Football Checkmark No No
Golf Checkmark Division 2 No
Ice Hockey Checkmark No No
Lacrosse Checkmark No No
Racquetball Checkmark No No
Rowing Checkmark Division 2 No
Sailing Checkmark No No
Skiing (downhill) Checkmark No No
Soccer Checkmark Division 2 No
Softball No No No
Swimming And Diving Checkmark Division 2 No
Table Tennis Checkmark No No
Tennis Checkmark Division 2 No
Track And Field Checkmark Division 2 No
Ultimate Frisbee Checkmark No No
Volleyball Checkmark Division 2 No
Water Polo Checkmark Division 2 No
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Women's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Baseball No No No
Basketball Checkmark Division 2 No
Bowling Checkmark No No
Crew No Checkmark No
Cross-country Running Checkmark Division 2 No
Equestrian Sports Checkmark No No
Fencing Checkmark Division 2 No
Football Checkmark No No
Golf No No No
Ice Hockey No No No
Lacrosse Checkmark No No
Racquetball Checkmark No No
Rowing No No No
Sailing Checkmark No No
Skiing (downhill) Checkmark No No
Soccer Checkmark Division 2 No
Softball Checkmark Division 2 No
Swimming And Diving Checkmark Division 2 No
Table Tennis Checkmark No No
Tennis Checkmark Division 2 No
Track And Field Checkmark Division 2 No
Ultimate Frisbee Checkmark No No
Volleyball Checkmark Division 2 No
Water Polo Checkmark Division 2 No

Faculty

229
Total Faculty
Full-time - 144
Part-time - 85
Male - 131
Female - 98
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