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IPEDS ID: 110680
OPE ID: 00131700
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University of California-San Diego
9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, California 92093
General information:  (858) 534-2230
Website:  www.ucsd.edu
Type:  4-year, Public
Awards offered:  Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus setting:  City: Large
Campus housing:  Yes
Student population:  28,593 (23,046 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:  19 to 1
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open-close General Information
Admissionswww.ucsd.edu/prospective-students/undergrad.html
Apply Onlinewww.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/apply-online/index.html
Financial Aidwww.ucsd.edu
Net Price Calculatorstudents.ucsd.edu/finances/financial-aid/forms/calculator.html
Mission Statement
  About UC San Diego
Mission Statement

UC San Diego is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through excellence in education and research at the undergraduate, graduate, professional school and postdoctoral levels. The campus is committed to community engagement, public service and industry partnerships in order to advance the health and well-being of our region, state, nation and the world. Our academic community of world-renowned faculty, bright students and dedicated staff is characterized by a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation which spans the globe.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, our university strives to maintain a climate of fairness, cooperation, and professionalism, which is embodied in our campus Principles of Community. UC San Diego embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential ingredients of academic excellence in higher education.
Carnegie Classification
Research Universities (very high research activity)
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services
3% or less
Special Learning Opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Faculty and graduate assistants by primary function, Fall 2011Full timePart time
Total faculty3,405679
Instructional1,932482
Research and public service1,473197
Total graduate assistants-3,221
Instructional-1,676
Research and public service-1,545
open-close Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses
Estimated Expenses for Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
Estimated expenses for academic year2009-20102010-20112011-20122012-2013% change 2011-2012 to 2012-2013
Tuition and fees
In-state$9,377$11,306$13,200$13,2170.1%
Out-of-state$32,094$34,185$36,078$36,0950.0%
Books and supplies$1,560$1,573$1,456$1,4741.2%
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board$11,057$11,534$11,684$11,9232.0%
Other$3,531$3,546$3,166$3,4147.8%
Off Campus
Room and board$10,052$10,284$9,669$9,7641.0%
Other$4,730$4,753$4,259$4,5176.1%
Off Campus with Family
Other$8,994$9,097$8,760$9,0563.4%
Total Expenses2009-20102010-20112011-20122012-2013% change 2011-2012 to 2012-2013
In-state
On Campus$25,525$27,959$29,506$30,0281.8%
Off Campus$25,719$27,916$28,584$28,9721.4%
Off Campus with Family$19,931$21,976$23,416$23,7471.4%
Out-of-state
On Campus$48,242$50,838$52,384$52,9061.0%
Off Campus$48,436$50,795$51,462$51,8500.8%
Off Campus with Family$42,648$44,855$46,294$46,6250.7%
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 Multiyear Tuition Calculator
Average graduate student tuition and fees for academic year2012-2013
In-state tuition$11,220
In-state fees$1,514
Out-of-state tuition$26,322
Out-of-state fees$1,514
Alternative Tuition Plans
  • No alternative tuition plans are offered by this institution.
open-close Financial Aid
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2010-2011
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
Type of AidNumber receiving aidPercent receiving aidTotal amount of aid receivedAverage amount of aid received
Any student financial aid12,96775%————
Grant or scholarship aid2,66968%$40,901,802$15,325
Federal grants1,88448%$10,695,517$5,677
Pell grants1,84747%$8,608,598$4,661
Other federal grants1,87047%$2,086,919$1,116
State/local government grant or scholarships1,78245%$17,608,284$9,881
Institutional grants or scholarships2,39061%$12,598,001$5,271
Student loan aid2,09853%$10,495,276$5,003
Federal student loans2,08853%$9,803,141$4,695
Other student loans2025%$692,135$3,426
  • 1 Includes students receiving Federal work study aid and aid from other sources not listed above.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of AidNumber receiving aidPercent receiving aidTotal amount of aid receivedAverage amount of aid received
Grant or scholarship aid115,68066%$234,238,339$14,939
Pell grants10,91046%$48,897,799$4,482
Federal student loans11,56149%$68,522,334$5,927
  • 1 Grant or scholarship aid includes aid received, from the federal government, state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.

  • For more information on Student Financial Assistance Programs or to apply for financial aid via the web, visit Federal Student Aid.
open-close Net Price
Average Net Price for Full-Time Beginning Students
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.
2008-20092009-20102010-2011
Average net price$12,627$12,160$12,621
  • The University of California’s financial aid programs are designed to make a UC education accessible to students at every income level. For California residents, the cost of attendance – which includes in-state tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, transportation, and other expenses – is fully covered through a combination of the federal Parent Contribution (for dependent students), a student self-help contribution, and grants and scholarships. Many students receive grants to help cover costs in addition to tuition and fees, and many students with parent incomes above $80,000 also qualify for financial aid. For more information about financial aid at UC, see http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/paying.html
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded Title IV aid by income.
Average net price by Income2008-20092009-20102010-2011
$0 – $30,000$9,071$8,360$8,715
$30,001 – $48,000$10,646$9,934$9,987
$48,001 – $75,000$15,254$13,928$14,086
$75,001 – $110,000$20,664$20,255$21,122
$110,001 and more$22,676$23,733$25,604
  • Average net price is generated by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. Total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
  • Title IV aid to students includes grant aid, work study aid, and loan aid. These include: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG), National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (National SMART Grant), Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant, Federal Work-Study, Federal Perkins Loan, Subsidized Direct or FFEL Stafford Loan, and Unsubsidized Direct or FFEL Stafford Loan. For those Title IV recipients, net price is reported by income category and includes students who received federal aid even if none of that aid was provided in the form of grants. While Title IV status defines the cohort of student for which the data are reported, the definition of net price remains the same – total cost of attendance minus grant aid.
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open-close Enrollment
Fall 2011
Total enrollment28,593
Undergraduate enrollment23,046
Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment2,795
Graduate enrollment5,547
Undergraduate Attendance StatusUndergraduate Student Gender
Undergraduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 97% Part-time: 3%Undergraduate Student Gender: Male: 49% Female: 51%
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity: American Indian or Alaska Native: 0% Asian: 44% Black or African American: 1% Hispanic/Latino: 16% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: 0% White: 24% Two or more races: 3% Race/ethnicity unknown: 5% Non-resident alien: 6%
Undergraduate Student AgeUndergraduate Student Residence
Undergraduate Student Age: 24 and under: 93% 25 and over: 7% Age unknown: 0%Undergraduate Student Residence: In-state: 94% Out-of-state: 3% Foreign countries: 3% Unknown: 0%
  • Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates, Fall 2010.
Graduate Attendance Status
Graduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 95% Part-time: 5%
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Undergraduate application fee (2012-2013): $70
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2011
TotalMaleFemale
Number of applicants53,44925,07128,378
Percent admitted35%35%36%
Percent admitted who enrolled18%18%18%
Admissions ConsiderationsRequiredRecommended
Secondary school GPAX
Secondary school recordX
Completion of college-preparatory programX
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)X
Test Scores: Fall 2011 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scoresNumberPercent
SAT3,27295%
ACT1,50243%
Test Scores25th Percentile*75th Percentile**
NOTES:
*  25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above
  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading520650
SAT Math590710
SAT Writing550670
ACT Composite2330
ACT English2230
ACT Math2532
open-close Retention and Graduation Rates
First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor's degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Student retention: Full-time students: 96% Part-time students: 60%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2010 and Returned in Fall 2011
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate. At this institution, 55 percent of entering students were counted as "full-time, first-time" in 2011.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2005
Overall graduation rate: Overall graduation rate: 85% (*) Transfer-out rate:
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
  • (*) Not all institutions report transfer-out rates.
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor’s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor’s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor's degree rate: 4-year: 56% 6-year: 84% 8-year: 87%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: Male: 83% Female: 87%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2005 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: American Indian or Alaska Native: 83% Asian: 88% Black or African American: 86% Hispanic/Latino: 76% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: 67% White: 86% Race/ethnicity unknown: 84% Non-resident alien: 80%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2005 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
open-close Programs/Majors
Completions (Number of awards conferred) 2011-2012
Completions are the number of awards conferred by program and award level.
sort byProgramBachelorMasterDoctor
  • Data shown are for first majors.
  • (-) Program is not offered at this award level.
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender and Group Studies
Area Studies, Other1--
Chinese Studies9--
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other5122
German Studies1--
Italian Studies4--
Japanese Studies9--
Latin American Studies89-
Russian Studies1--
Category total84112
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
Anatomy381--
Animal Physiology19--
Biochemistry361--
Bioinformatics1423
Biology/Biological Sciences, General4307839
Biomedical Sciences, General-128
Biophysics6-2
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other67--
Epidemiology--4
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography-199
Microbiology, General28--
Molecular Biology51--
Neurobiology and Anatomy140--
Neuroscience-416
Pathology/Experimental Pathology--7
Category total1,497104108
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General-131-
Management Science308--
Category total308131-
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication, General35333
Category total35333
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science1836329
Category total1836329
Education
Education, General-7621
Mathematics Teacher Education8--
Category total87621
Engineering
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering46121
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering1624735
Chemical Engineering5141
Computer Engineering, General28276
Computer Engineering, Other-2-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering1085623
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics4106
Engineering Science4-2
Engineering, Other-143
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering22--
Materials Engineering-2012
Mechanical Engineering166489
Structural Engineering1114410
Systems Engineering-1412
Category total702298120
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General34--
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other971421
Category total1311421
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Human Development and Family Studies, General92--
Category total92--
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General1--
French Language and Literature1--
Linguistics4411
Spanish Language and Literature16--
Category total6211
Health Professions and Related Programs
Audiology/Audiologist--5
Health/Health Care Administration/Management-20-
International Public Health/International Health--1
Medical Scientist-22-
Medicine--125
Pharmacy--64
Public Health, Other--4
Category total-42199
History
History, General12688
Category total12688
Legal Professions and Studies
Health Law-5-
Category total-5-
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics, General123-
Computational Mathematics--2
Mathematics, General51520
Mathematics, Other55-3
Statistics, General-10-
Statistics, Other12--
Category total1301825
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Cognitive Science13797
Computational Science-1-
International/Global Studies266--
Mathematics and Computer Science7--
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other31--
Category total441107
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Studies47--
Category total47--
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Jewish/Judaic Studies1--
Philosophy45-5
Religion/Religious Studies8--
Category total54-5
Physical Sciences
Chemical Physics1--
Chemistry, General445733
Chemistry, Other156-1
Geochemistry2--
Geology/Earth Science, General678
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical-422
Physical Sciences, Other4-2
Physics, General271326
Physics, Other7--
Category total2478192
Psychology
Clinical Psychology--10
Psychology, General521313
Psychology, Other--2
Category total521325
Social Sciences
American Government and Politics (United States)38--
Anthropology8497
Economics, General544917
International Relations and Affairs-150-
Political Science and Government, General223913
Political Science and Government, Other192--
Social Sciences, Other22--
Sociology154103
Urban Studies/Affairs68--
Category total1,32518740
Visual and Performing Arts
Acting-8-
Art History, Criticism and Conservation20-2
Dance, General6--
Directing and Theatrical Production-5-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General46-1
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other-2-
Fine/Studio Arts, General35--
Music Performance, General--1
Music, General2997
Playwriting and Screenwriting-2-
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology-9-
Visual and Performing Arts, General7916-
Category total2155111
Grand total6,5261,106717
open-close Varsity Athletic Teams
2011-2012 Varsity Athletes
NCAA Division II (without football) MenWomen
All Track Combined6368
Baseball37–
Basketball1417
Fencing1213
Golf9–
Rowing4572
Soccer2533
Softball–19
Swimming and Diving3035
Tennis1815
Volleyball2215
Water Polo2624
open-close Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
AgencyPeriods of AccreditationStatus
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities 5/31/1964 -  Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / ProgramPeriods of AccreditationStatus
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs1/14/2001 -  Accredited
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Clinical doctoral program in Audiology7/1/2006 -  Accredited
Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
English Language12/5/2010 -  Accredited
Liaison Committee on Medical Education
Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree7/1/1968 -  Accredited
open-close Campus Security
2011 Crime Statistics
Arrests - On-Campus200920102011
Illegal weapons possession011
Drug law violations321321
Liquor law violations7457106
  • For 2009, line b was changed from 32 to 33 because four arrests were not counted (+4), two cases were moved to Burglary(-2), one case was moved to Motor Vehicle Theft (-1). For 2010, line a was changed from 3 to 1 because one case was moved to Aggravated Assault, another case was moved to Motor Vehicle Theft. For 2010, line c was changed from 56 to 57 because one case was not counted in last year's report.
Arrests - On-Campus Residence Halls !200920102011
Illegal weapons possession010
Drug law violations241
Liquor law violations9332
  • For 2009, line c was changed from 9 to 10 because one case was incorrectly classified as On campus non-residential in last year's report. For 2010, line c was changed from 2 to 3 because one case was incorrectly classified as On campus non-residential in last year's report.
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus200920102011
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter010
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible496
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)100
Robbery200
Aggravated assault126
Burglary473829
Motor vehicle theft382218
Arson324
  • For 2009, Line c was changed from 4 to 8 because 3 cases were not counted last year, 1 case was moved from Non-Forcible. For 2009, Line d was changed from 1 to 0 because one case was moved to Forcible For 2009, Line g was changed from 47 to 50 because 2 cases were not counted (+2), one was moved from motor vehicle theft (+1),one was moved from drug arrest (+1), and a larceny was incorrectly included (-1). For 2009, Line h was changed from 38 to 37 because a case was moved to Burglary. For 2010, Liine c was changed from 3 to 9 because there were 6 cases that were not counted last year. For 2010, Line g was changed from 40 to 38 because 3 cases were not structural burglaries (-3) and a case was incorrectly classified as a larceny (+1). For 2010, Line h was changed from 21 to 22 because 1 case was moved from weapons law arrest (+1), 1 case was unfounded (-1), 1 case was moved from Noncampus.
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus Residence Halls !200920102011
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible466
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery000
Aggravated assault012
Burglary121810
Motor vehicle theft000
Arson001
  • For 2009, line f was changed from 0 to 1 because a case was not counted last year. For 2009, line g was changed from 12 to 14 because one case was incorrectly classified as motor vehicle theft, another was incorrectly classified as a drug arrest. For 2010, line c was changed from 3 to 6 because 3 cases were were not counted in last year's report. For 2010, line f was changed from 1 to 0 because a case was moved to on campus non-residential.
  • (!) Residence Halls are a subset of On-Campus statistics
  • The crime data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
  • These data do not include incidents that: (a) took place off campus on public property immediately adjacent to and accessible from the Campus; (b) took place on a noncampus building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (c) incidents at buildings/property owned or controlled by an institution but is not contiguous to the institution. For further information, see http://ope.ed.gov/security.
open-close Cohort Default Rates
Three-year Official Cohort Default Rates
Fiscal Year2009
Default rate3.0%
Number in default131
Number in repayment4,328
Aid Programs
  • Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL)
  • Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan)
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