University of California-San Diego
UCSD UC San Diego
La Jolla, California 92093
Campus Vibe
Highly selective — top graduate earnings
University of California-San Diego is a public institution in La Jolla with particular strength in biology and engineering.
A large campus of 33.8K undergraduates with a 19:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
88% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $84,943 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $11,750.
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Admissions
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$11,750
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
75.9%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$14,778
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
258
Peer Average
240
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Programs (190)
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
10-Year Earnings by Gender
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Varsity Sports
Rankings
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average