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

www.ucsd.edu

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%