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 of a standardized four-bedroom 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 had an estimated population of 31,746 in 2010. 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; $32,281 average out-state tuition; $9,402 average in-state tuition |
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National University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 14,485 students; $11,088 average out-state tuition; $11,088 average in-state tuition |
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Horizon College San Diego
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $17,000 average out-state tuition; $17,000 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; $5,016 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; $16,800 average out-state tuition; $16,800 average in-state tuition |
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University of San Diego
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 7,684 students; $36,950 average out-state tuition; $36,950 average in-state tuition |
La Jolla, CA Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
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| CLA Reference Service Press Fellowship | $3000 | May 31, 2012 |
| CLA Begun Scholarship | $3000 | May 31, 2012 |
| CLA Scholarship for Minority Students in Memory of Edna Yelland | $2500 | May 31, 2012 |
| California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship | $2000 | Varies |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Cal Grant Undergraduate Program | Varies | Varies |
| Fisher Communications Minority Scholarship | Varies | May 31, 2012 |
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
