University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA
University of California-San Diego is a public university located in La Jolla, CA, serving approximately 33,787 students. It has an acceptance rate of 25%.
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Tuition
$15,265
Acceptance
24.52%
Students
42,371
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$15,265
Out-of-State Tuition
$46,042
Avg On-Campus Living
$17,198
Avg Off-Campus Living
$15,566
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 5.5×Graduates earn about 5.5× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
88%
Freshman Retention
94%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
24.52%
SAT range
1192 - 1422
ACT range
27 - 35
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
42,371
Undergrads
33,787
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Large City
Clubs Count
393
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Medium risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
243
Violent Rate / 1,000
1.36
Property Rate / 1,000
2.9
Area Crime
High risk
Area Match
La Jolla
Violent Rate / 100k
586
Property Rate / 100k
2,676
Location
Institution does not report this
La Jolla, CA 92093