University of California, San Diego
Public university · La Jolla, CA · 34,948 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
27%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$14,794
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$41,664
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
86%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into University of California, San Diego?
University of California, San Diego accepts about 27 of every 100 applicants (27%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says University of California, San Diego is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of California, San Diego's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does University of California, San Diego cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $41,664 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $14,794 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $17,337 for CA residents and $54,939 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$17,337
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$54,939
- Room & board$19,632
- Total cost of attendance$41,664
- Average net price after grants$14,794
Popular majors
Computer Science, Biology, Engineering, Economics.
University of California, San Diego FAQ
- What is University of California, San Diego's acceptance rate?
- 27% — selective.
- Is University of California, San Diego test-optional?
- The latest federal data says University of California, San Diego is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of California, San Diego's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does University of California, San Diego cost?
- About $41,664 a year before aid; $14,794 on average after grants.
- What is University of California, San Diego's FAFSA school code?
- 001317. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so University of California, San Diego receives your information.
- What is University of California, San Diego's graduation rate?
- 86% of students finish within six years.
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