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University of California-San Diego
UCSD UC San Diego
La Jolla, California 92093
Visit websiteHighly 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.
Established
1960
Motto
Fiat lux
Mascot
King Triton
Type
Public land-grant research university
Conference
Big West Conference
Division
Division II
25%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
33,787Students
19:1Student:Faculty
88%Grad Rate
$84,943Earnings 10yr
$11,750Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate24.5%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$15,265
Tuition (out-of-state)$46,042
Room & Board$17,198
Books & Supplies$1,307
Total Cost of Attendance$36,325
Average Net Price$11,750
Median Debt at Graduation$15,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$164
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$7,487
$30–48K$7,864
$48–75K$10,389
$75–110K$17,131
$110K+$28,113
Programs (190)
Student Body
Undergrads
33,787
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
40%
Pell Grant Recipients
33%
Race & Ethnicity
White 18%
Black 2%
Hispanic 25%
Asian 34%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 12%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate87.6%
Freshman Retention93.9%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$65,669
8 Years$77,893
10 Years$84,943
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$63,900
Men
$76,200
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Source: Wikipedia