University of California-San Diego
tuition & fees
$47,676
graduate tuition & fees
$30,199
acceptance rate
27%
Student Population
44,256
online students
236
Number of Programs
270
Financial Aid Amount
$23,806
Graduation Rate
86%
University of California-San Diego is a Public, 4 years college located in La Jolla, California. UCSD ranked 62nd in National Universities, 32nd in World Universities, and 16th in California Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 44,256 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. It is a Research University with very high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. UCSD's acceptance rate is 26.71% last year (undergraduate school).
University of California-San Diego is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of University of California-San Diego and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093 |
| Phone | 858-534-2230 |
| WEB | www.ucsd.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | admissions.ucsd.edu/index.html |
| Online Application | admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.html |
| Financial Aid | fas.ucsd.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | fas.ucsd.edu/forms-and-resources/financial-aid-estimator/index.html |
| Veterans Tuition | students.ucsd.edu/sponsor/veterans/index.html |
| Athletic | ncaa.org/about/resources/research/graduation-rates |
| Disability Service | disabilities.ucsd.edu/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with very high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of University of California-San Diego is 26.71% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 20.41%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 26.71 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 20.41 % |
Tuition & Fees
UCSD's 2025 tuition & fees is $15,788 for California residents and $47,676 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.55% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($46,042).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $15,097 for California residents and $30,199 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 1.90% compared to the last year's rate.
| California Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $15,788 | $47,676 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $15,097 | $30,199 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 44,256 students have enrolled at UCSD (2024-2025). Among them, 236 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. UCSD has 34,955 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 9,301 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 44,256 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 34,955 |
| Graduate Students | 9,301 |
| Online Enrollment | 236 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
UCSD offers 270 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by UCSD
| Number of programs | 270 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |