A+
Rating
Public
Type
39,811
Students
$41,196
Tuition
31%
Acceptance
#66
Ranking
Large City
Campus Setting
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Rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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National Average
$63,603
Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.
$45,645
Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.
University of California-San Diego
National
1250 - 1490
89% of students submit
19%
25 - 33
39% of students submit
Required
$70
Full-Time
Part-Time
50%
83%
50%
15%
5%
1%
7% Computer Science
5% International/Global Studies
5% Cognitive Science
84% Others
7%
704 Graduates
5%
500 Graduates
5%
485 Graduates
4%
442 Graduates
4%
427 Graduates
4%
387 Graduates
4%
376 Graduates
3%
320 Graduates
3%
312 Graduates
Students
Professors
19
1,450,408
$20,821
Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.
94%
High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.
University of California-San Diego
National
$43,400
2 Years After Graduation
1%
$59,900
6 Years After Graduation
78%