Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute
La Jolla, California 92037-1005
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Private urban college in La Jolla
Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute is a private urban institution in La Jolla, California. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
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Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
35.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
16
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
85%
- •85% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Former logo of Burnham Institute for Medical Research In 1976, Dr.
- •Fishman and his wife, Lillian Waterman Fishman, founded the La Jolla Cancer Research Foundation after Dr.
- •In 1996, the Institute was renamed to the Burnham Institute after receiving a $10 million donation from Malin Burnham and another anonymous donor.
- •In 2006, its name was changed to the Burnham Institute for Medical Research.
- •In 2010, following a $50 million donation from Sanford, the Institute was renamed Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute.
Source: Wikipedia
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Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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