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
Address9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093
Phone858-534-2230
WEBwww.ucsd.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionadmissions.ucsd.edu/index.html
Online Applicationadmission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.html
Financial Aidfas.ucsd.edu/
Net Price Calculatorfas.ucsd.edu/forms-and-resources/financial-aid-estimator/index.html
Veterans Tuitionstudents.ucsd.edu/sponsor/veterans/index.html
Athleticncaa.org/about/resources/research/graduation-rates
Disability Servicedisabilities.ucsd.edu/
School Category
School TypePublic, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryResearch University with very high research activity
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of University of California-San Diego is 23.71% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 21.05%. The application fees are $70 for undergraduate programs and $120 for graduate programs.
Open Admission Policy
Acceptance Rate23.71 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)21.05 %
Undergraduate Application Fees$70
Graduate Application Fees$120

Tuition & Fees

UCSD's 2024 tuition & fees is $15,265 for California residents and $46,042 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 2.37% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($44,978).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $14,535 for California residents and $29,637 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 2.18% compared to the last year's rate.
California ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$15,265$46,042
Graduate Tuition & Fees$14,535$29,637
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)

Student Population

A total of 42,006 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 48 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. UCSD has 33,096 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 8,910 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students42,006
Undergraduate Students33,096
Graduate Students8,910
Online Enrollment48

Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

UCSD offers 255 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by UCSD
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs255 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsBachelor'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