University of California-San Diego
The University of California, San Diego, commonly known as UCSD or UC San Diego, is a public research university located in the La Jolla neighborhood of San Diego, California, United States. UCSD is one of the ten general campuses of the University of California system and was founded in 1960 near the pre-existing Scripps Institution of Oceanography. 22,048 undergraduate and 5,073 graduate students enrolled in Fall 2007 and the university awarded 6,802 degrees in 2005/06. The university is organized into six undergraduate colleges and six graduate divisions and offers 125 undergraduate majors, 52 masters degrees, 51 doctoral programs, and four professional degrees.
The University of California, San Diego is currently ranked the 14th best university in the world by the Academic Ranking of World Universities. The 2011 edition of U.S. News & World Report ranked UC San Diego as the 35th best university in the nation, and the 7th best public university in the United States. UCSD is consistently ranked high in other college and university rankings. In 2010, the university ranked 1st nationally in The Washington Monthly.
The university is a designated sea and space grant institution and has a very high level of research activity. The university operates the UC San Diego Medical Center and is affiliated with several regional research centers, such as the Salk Institute, the Burnham Institute for Medical Research, and The Scripps Research Institute. The university employs 7,566 faculty members including eight Nobel Laureates, eight MacArthur fellows, three National Medal of Science laureates, and one Fields medalist. The university was admitted to the Association of American Universities in 1982.
UCSD's 19 intercollegiate sports teams are known as the Tritons and participate in the NCAA's Division II (DII) level in the California Collegiate Athletic Association.
Fast Facts
- Public, Four or more years
- 29757 students
- $29,557.00 avg tuition
9500 Gilman Dr
La Jolla,
CA
92093
(858) 534-2230
Apply online
Admissions:
www.ucsd.edu
Financial Aid:
www.ucsd.edu
Areas of Study:
- Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Education
- Engineering
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- History
- Legal Professions And Studies
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Natural Resources And Conservation
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Visual And Performing Arts
University of California-San Diego
| Applied | 47,385 | |
| Admitted | 18,897 | 40% |
| Enrolled total | 4,292 | |
| Full Time: | 4,288 | |
| Part Time | 4 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 540 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 600 | 710 |
| SAT Writing | 560 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 30 |
| ACT English | 23 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 25 | 32 |
| ACT Writing |
| Retention rate | 95% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 56% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 84% |
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Required |
| Secondary School Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Do not know |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
University of California-San Diego
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $6,888.00 | $6,888.00 | $29,557.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $1,904.00 | $1,904.00 | $1,904.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $7,836.00 | $7,836.00 | $22,872.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $3,098.00 | $3,098.00 | $3,098.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $11,057.00 | $10,052.00 | $8,994.00 |
| Other Expenses | $3,531.00 | $4,730.00 | $8,994.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $60.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $70.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,560.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 68% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 57% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $11,074.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 43% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $5,338.00 |
University of California-San Diego
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES | ||||
| Area Studies, Other | X | |||
| Chinese Studies | X | |||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | X | X | X | |
| German Studies | X | |||
| Italian Studies | X | |||
| Japanese Studies | X | |||
| Latin American Studies | X | X | ||
| Russian Studies | X | |||
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Anatomy | X | |||
| Animal Physiology | X | |||
| Biochemistry | X | |||
| Bioinformatics | X | X | X | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | X | X | X | |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | X | X | ||
| Biophysics | X | X | ||
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other | X | |||
| Epidemiology | X | |||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | X | X | ||
| Microbiology, General | X | |||
| Molecular Biology | X | |||
| Neurobiology and Neurophysiology | X | |||
| Pathology/Experimental Pathology | X | X | ||
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | X | |||
| Management Science | X | |||
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | X | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | X | X | X | |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Computer Science | X | X | X | |
| EDUCATION | ||||
| Education, General | X | X | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | X | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | X | |||
| ENGINEERING | ||||
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering | X | X | X | |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | X | X | X | |
| Chemical Engineering | X | X | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | X | X | X | |
| Computer Engineering, Other | X | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | X | X | X | |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | X | X | X | |
| Engineering Science | X | |||
| Engineering, Other | X | X | ||
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | X | |||
| Materials Engineering | X | X | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | X | X | X | |
| Structural Engineering | X | X | X | |
| Systems Engineering | X | X | ||
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | X | X | ||
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | X | X | ||
| FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES | ||||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | X | |||
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | ||||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | X | |||
| Comparative Literature | X | |||
| French Language and Literature | X | X | ||
| Linguistics | X | X | X | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | X | X | ||
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Audiology/Audiologist | X | |||
| Medical Scientist | X | |||
| Public Health, General | X | |||
| HISTORY | ||||
| History, General | X | X | X | |
| LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES | ||||
| Health Law | X | |||
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | ||||
| Applied Mathematics, General | X | X | ||
| Mathematics, General | X | X | X | |
| Mathematics, Other | X | |||
| Statistics, General | X | |||
| Statistics, Other | X | |||
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | ||||
| Cognitive Science | X | X | X | |
| International/Global Studies | X | |||
| Mathematics and Computer Science | X | |||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | X | |||
| Neuroscience | X | |||
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION | ||||
| Environmental Studies | X | |||
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | ||||
| Philosophy | X | X | X | |
| Religion/Religious Studies | X | |||
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Chemical Physics | X | |||
| Chemistry, General | X | X | X | |
| Chemistry, Other | X | X | ||
| Geochemistry | X | |||
| Geology/Earth Science, General | X | X | X | |
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | X | X | ||
| Physical Sciences, Other | X | X | ||
| Physics, General | X | X | X | |
| Physics, Other | X | X | ||
| PSYCHOLOGY | ||||
| Clinical Psychology | X | |||
| Psychology, General | X | X | X | |
| Psychology, Other | X | |||
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||||
| American Government and Politics (United States) | X | |||
| Anthropology | X | X | X | |
| Economics, General | X | X | X | |
| Economics, Other | X | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | X | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | X | X | X | |
| Political Science and Government, Other | X | X | ||
| Sociology | X | X | X | |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | X | |||
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | X | X | ||
| Dance, General | X | |||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | X | X | X | |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | X | |||
| Music Performance, General | X | |||
| Music, General | X | X | X | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | X | X | ||
University of California-San Diego Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| IES Merit-Based Scholarship for Under-Represented Students | $5000 | Varies |
| IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity Scholarship | $5000 | Varies |
| IES Diversity Merit-Based Scholarship | $5000 | Varies |
| Students in Service Award | $2775 | Varies |
| California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship | $2000 | Varies |
| IES Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarship | $2000 | April 01, 2012 |
| Human Capital Scholarship | $1500 | March 15, 2012 |
| Lapiz Family Scholarship | $1000 | March 15, 2012 |
| IES Legacy Scholarship | $750 | Varies |
| HRSA Scholarship for Disadvantaged Students | Varies | Varies |
Schools Near University of California-San Diego
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| National University | 2.4mi |
| Design Institute of San Diego | 4.2mi |
| San Diego Mesa College | 6.1mi |
| Fashion Careers College | 6.8mi |
| Coleman University | 7.0mi |
| Kaplan College-San Diego | 7.1mi |
| International Professional School of Bodywork | 7.2mi |
| San Diego Miramar College | 7.3mi |
| University of San Diego | 7.8mi |
| Pacific College of Oriental Medicine | 8.1mi |
| Alliant International University | 8.2mi |
| The Art Institute of California-San Diego | 8.3mi |
| University of Phoenix-San Diego Campus | 8.3mi |
| Argosy University-San Diego | 8.4mi |
| ITT Technical Institute-San Diego | 8.4mi |
