UCSD Description
University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego) belongs to the prestigious University of California system, which delivers stellar academic opportunities and offers instruction from leading scholars. Located on the west coast, San Diego is less than 20 miles north of the Mexican border, offering a vibrant, rich culture…and beautiful weather year-round.UC San Diego is dedicated to excellence in instruction and research, offering students an opportunity to excel under the tutelage of professional scholars. UC San Diego offers six colleges, each of which students can use to explore education as if they were attending a small liberal arts college. Students choose a college based on what they hope to receive from their education, regardless of their major.
The six colleges are listed below. All students receive general education through their colleges, with foundations in their corresponding concentrations.
• Roger Revelle College - liberal arts and sciences
• John Muir College - environmental sciences and fine arts
• Thurgood Marshall College - humanities and fine arts
• Earl Warren College - ethics and social sciences
• Eleanor Roosevelt College - political/social sciences and foreign language
• Sixth College - technology and communications
This division of studies allows students to make intimate connections with instructors and classmates, which proves to boost investment in their education.
UC San Diego welcomes transfer students from international universities and the California Community College system. Stellar student activities and support services are also available from the committed staff at UC San Diego.
UC San Diego offers rigorous coursework, community enrichment and a stellar reputation that every student can enjoy.
Quick Facts
Location
Southwest
Setting
Large City Setting
Type
Public
Size
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Tritons
Nicknames
UCSD, UC San Diego
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$8,792
Out-of-State Tuition
$31,461
Selectivity
Highly Selective
Enrollment
29,757
UCSD Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 22,518
- Freshman Class
- 4,292
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 29,757
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 75%
- Graduate
- 25%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 99%
- Part-Time
- 1%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 95%
- Out-of-State
- 5%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 56%
- Men
- 44%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 1%
- Asian
- 46%
- Caucasian
- 31%
- Latino
- 12%
- Other
- 10%
Students State Origin
- California
- 95%
- Other
- 5%
International Students
- International
- 6%
- Domestic
- 94%