$16,183
$44,197
not including room and board
in-state out-of-state More Financial Details35%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 30,273 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 53,936 |
| Total Received | 84,209 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| University of California — Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
| University of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA |
| University of California, Berkeley | Berkeley, CA |
| Pepperdine University | Malibu, CA |
| University of California, Riverside | Riverside, CA |
| University of California, Irvine | Irvine, CA |
| University of California, Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA |
| New York University | New York, NY |
| SAT | 4836 |
|---|---|
| ACT | 0459 |
University of California at San Diego, founded in 1959, is a public, comprehensive university. Its 1,200-acre campus is located in La Jolla, 12 miles north of San Diego.
| Public/private | Public |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 34,979 |
| Established in | 1960 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • ACNM (American College of Nurse Midwives) • AMA/AAMC/LCME (American Medical Association/Association of American Medical Colleges/Liaison Committee on Medical Education) • APA (American Psychological Association) • CSAB (Computing Sciences Accreditation Board) • WASC (Western Assn. of Schools and Colleges) |
1,200-acre campus in La Jolla (San Diego population: 1,406,630), 12 miles from downtown San Diego. Major airport serves San Diego; train serves Del Mar (five miles). School operates transportation around campus and to medical center in San Diego. Public transportation serves campus.
University of California, San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92093
| Application fee | $70 |
|---|---|
| Common application accepted | no |
| Application deadline | November 30 |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Required of some |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Required SAT or ACT Required |
35%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 30,273 |
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| Declined | + 53,936 |
| Total Received | 84,209 |
Essay
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
State residency
Volunteer Work
Geographical residence
Work Experience
Alumni/ae relationship
Class rank
Interview
Minority affiliation
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
Mae W. Brown
Director of Admissions and Relations with Schools
P: 858 534-4831
F: 858 534-5723
admissionsinfo@ucsd.edu
| Tuition | $12,630 |
| Room & board | $13,254 |
| Additional fees | $3,553 |
| Books & supplies | $1,198 |
| Total | $30,635 |
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| Average Financial Aid | - $22,499 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $8,136 |
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Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.40 |
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| High school transcript | Recommended of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Not Required/Recommended |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
Maximum transfered
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Minimum transfers must complete
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