La Jolla, CA Colleges
La Jolla
La Jolla ( /ləˈhɔɪ.ə/ lə-hoy-ə) is an affluent, hilly seaside resort community, occupying 7 miles (11 km) of curving coastline along the Pacific Ocean in Southern California within the northern city limits of San Diego. La Jolla had the highest home prices in the nation in 2008 and 2009, the average price for such a home in La Jolla was reported as US $1.842 million in 2008 and US $2.125 million in 2009. The 2004 estimated population of the 92037 zip code was 42,808 while the La Jolla community planning area has as 2010 estimated population of 31,746. La Jolla is surrounded on three sides by ocean bluffs and beaches and is located 12 miles (19 km) north of Downtown San Diego, and 40 miles (64 km) south of Orange County California, The climate is mild, with an average daily temperature of 70.5 °F (21.4 °C) La Jolla is home to a variety of businesses in the areas of lodging, dining, shopping, software, finance, real estate, bio-engineering, medical practice and scientific research.
The University of California, San Diego (UCSD) is located in La Jolla, as are the Salk Institute, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, and the headquarters of National University (though its academic campuses are elsewhere).
Schools in and around La Jolla, CA
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University of California-San Diego
Four or more years; Public; 29,757 students; $29,557 average out-state tuition; $6,888 average in-state tuition |
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National University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 14,485 students; $10,728 average out-state tuition; $10,728 average in-state tuition |
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Fashion Careers College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit; 100 students; $19,900 average out-state tuition; $19,900 average in-state tuition |
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San Diego Mesa College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 22,423 students; $5,040 average out-state tuition; $624 average in-state tuition |
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Design Institute of San Diego
Four or more years; Private for profit; 306 students; $15,700 average out-state tuition; $15,700 average in-state tuition |
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University of San Diego
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 7,684 students; $35,870 average out-state tuition; $35,870 average in-state tuition |
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Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
Four or more years; Private for profit; 521 students; $8,931 average out-state tuition; $8,931 average in-state tuition |
La Jolla, CA Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
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| Donald F. Hastings Scholarship | $2500 | February 15, 2012 |
| Educational Assistance General Scholarship | $2000 | Varies |
| California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship | $2000 | Varies |
| Philippine International Aid - Wells Fargo Scholarship | $2000 | March 15, 2012 |
| Mary Keith Duff Memorial Scholarship | $1000 | March 12, 2012 |
| APCF - Verizon Scholarship (First Cycle) | $1000 | March 30, 2012 |
| National President's Scholarship-California Division | $500 | Varies |
| Past Department Presidents' Junior Scholarship Award - American Legion | Varies | Varies |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Global Green USA Policy and Legislative Affairs Internship (Los Angeles) | Varies | Varies |
Popular Majors in La Jolla
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
- Bilingual and Multilingual Education
- Psychology
- Business Administration and Management
- Biology
- Economics
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Management Science
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Computer Science
- International/Global Studies
- Mechanical Engineering
- Political Science and Government
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Creative Writing
- Early Childhood Education
- Counseling Psychology
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Structural Engineering
