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University of California, San Diego
| Region: | Southwest |
|---|---|
| Setting: | Large City Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Affiliation: | Not applicable |
| Size: | Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Tritons |
| Nicknames: | UCSD, UC San Diego |
| Website: | www.ucsd.edu |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Selectivity: | Highly Selective |
| In-State Tuition: | $13,217 |
| Out-of-State Tuition: | $36,095 |
| Retention Rate: | 94% |
| Enrollment: | 30,670 |
| Year Established: | 1960 |
About UCSD
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.
UCSD Ratings & Reviews
Overall School Rating:
Rated 4.5 of 5 Stars 9 Reviews
56% of students gave University of California, San Diego 5 stars overall.
Student Ratings
Huy Phung Student at This School - Grad Year 2014
UCSD has a large campus filled with numerous places of interest. Overall, it is a great school with lots of diversity and scenery. What I like the most is definitely the graffiti room in the Mandeville Center. The entire room is covered in graffiti, creating a very artistic work.
Lagen Tuckman Alumnus - Grad Year 2009
great school. needs more of a social life. Would help if San Diego wasnt a town where all college kids drove to their campus's. Most people lived off campus from there school. I wish the school was structured more like UCSB
UCSD Map & Location
University of California, San Diego
9500 Gilman Dr
La Jolla, CA 92093
Getting Around UCSD
Walkability
Very good walkability. We recommend walking in this area.
Transit
Some transit. This area has limited public transportation.
Weather
Seasonal average temperatures for La Jolla, CA
UCSD Students
| Full-Time Undergrad Students | 24,835 |
|---|---|
| Freshman Class | 4,084 |
| Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students) | 30,670 |
Ethnic Diversity:
- Latino: 16%
- African American: 2%
- Caucasian: 26%
- Asian: 47%
- Unknown and Other: 8%
| Latino | 16% |
|---|---|
| African American | 2% |
| Caucasian | 26% |
| Asian | 47% |
| Unknown and Other | 8% |
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