University of California-San Diego

9500 Gilman Dr
La Jolla, CA 92093
(858) 534-2230

Quick Facts

Enrollment: 32420

Type: Public 4-year or above

Main Website: www.ucsd.edu

Financial Aid: financial aid link

Annual Costs

Tuition and fees: $13,427.00

Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $31,254.00

Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $54,132.00



Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships

Test Scoring
25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
SAT Critical Reading 560 670
SAT Math 630 760
SAT Writing 590 700
ACT Composite 27 32
ACT English 27 33
ACT Math 27 34
ACT Writing

*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.

Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid 62%
Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants 30%
Average Federal Grant $4,599.00
State Aid
Percentage of students receiving state aid 30%
Average state aid $12,064.00
Institutional Aid
Percentage of students receiving institutional aid 51%
Average institutional aid $6,535.00
Student Loans
Percentage of students receiving a student loan 41%
Average student loan $5,611.00
Degrees
BACHELOR'S DEGREE
MASTER'S DEGREE
DOCTOR’S DEGREE - RESEARCH/SCHOLARSHIP
DOCTOR’S DEGREE - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
Majors
Acting
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
American Government and Politics (United States)
Anatomy
Animal Physiology
Anthropology
Applied Mathematics
Area Studies
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Audiology/Audiologist
Biochemistry
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Bioinformatics
Biology/Biological Sciences
Biomedical Sciences
Biophysics
Business Administration and Management
Chemical Engineering
Chemical Physics
Chemistry
Chinese Studies
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Clinical Psychology
Cognitive Science
Communication
Communication and Media Studies
Computational Mathematics
Computational Science
Computer Engineering
Computer Hardware Engineering
Computer Science
Dance
Directing and Theatrical Production
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology
Economics
Education
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
Engineering Science
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature/Letters
Environmental Studies
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Epidemiology
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
Fine/Studio Arts
French Language and Literature
Geochemistry
Geology/Earth Science
Geophysics and Seismology
German Studies
Health Law
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
History
Human Development and Family Studies
International Public Health/International Health
International Relations and Affairs
International/Global Studies
Italian Language and Literature
Italian Studies
Japanese Studies
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Latin American Studies
Linguistics
Management Science
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Materials Engineering
Mathematics
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics Teacher Education
Mechanical Engineering
Medical Scientist
Medicine
Microbiology
Molecular Biology
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Music
Music Performance
Neurobiology and Anatomy
Neuroscience
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
Pathology/Experimental Pathology
Pharmacy
Philosophy
Physical Sciences
Physics
Playwriting and Screenwriting
Political Science and Government
Psychology
Public Health
Religion/Religious Studies
Russian Studies
Social Sciences
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Statistics
Structural Engineering
Systems Engineering
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
Urban Studies/Affairs
Visual and Performing Arts

University of California-San Diego Scholarships

George Parker Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for incoming freshmen accepted to the University of California-San Diego. Students must be U.S. citizens/permanent residents. Award is based on academic achievement, financial need, and been orphaned or in foster care at least three years prior to the age of 18. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. Renewable. more...
Allene Huanani Wong Scholarship
Scholarship for Hawaii residents who are incoming freshmen accepted to the University of California-San Diego. Students must be U.S. citizens/permanent residents. Award is based on academic achievement. Preference given to Science or Engineering majors. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Mary Pillot Scholarship
Scholarship for graduates of San Jose High Academy who are incoming freshmen accepted to the University of California-San Diego. Students must be U.S. citizens/permanent residents. Award is based on academic achievement. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Sheila Owens-Collins Scholarship
Scholarship for African-American incoming freshmen accepted to the University of California-San Diego who will be majoring in Life Sciences. Students must be U.S. citizens/permanent residents. Award is based on academic achievement. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Senior Gift Scholarship
Scholarship for incoming freshmen or transfer students accepted to the University of California-San Diego. Students must be U.S. citizens/permanent residents. Award is based on academic achievement, financial need and have proven community service and a philanthropic spirit. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...

California Scholarships

Salvatori Volunteerism Scholarships
Scholarship for undergraduate or graduate students attending the University of Southern California. Applicants must be extremely dedicated to community service and recognize the inherent benefits of volunteering. Due date and award amount varies. more...
H.T. Harvey Memorial Scholarship
Annual Fellowships for graduate students enrolled full-time at San Jose State University majoring in Biology. Students must be interested in research. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Allen J. Larsen Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending California Polytechnic State University who are majoring in Electrical Engineering. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and financial need. It is recommended that applicants file the FAFSA as most awards are need based. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Ministry Dependent Grant
Annual award for full-time undergraduate dependent students whose parents are involved in full-time Christian service as ordained and licensed ministers or missionaries. Applicant must have financial need. Award is limited to students whose primary family income is derived from parents' ministry involvement. Due date and number of awards varies. Renewable. more...
Edgar P. Trotter Scholarship
Annual award for undergraduate sophomore or junior attending California State University-Fullerton full-time, majoring in Communications. Applicants must have academic achievement and financial need. Number of awards and award amount varies. more...
Harmon M. Toone Scholarship
Scholarship for juniors attending California Polytechnic State University who are enrolled in the College of Agriculture and are majoring in Agriculture and are majoring in Dairy Science with an emphasis in animal husbandry. It is recommended that applicants file the FAFSA as most awards are need based. Number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Risk & Insurance Management Society (RIMS) Orange County Chapter Insurance Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending California State University-Fullerton full-time, majoring in Business Administration. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and be enrolled in (or have completed) one of the following classes: Fin 335, 360, 410, 411, 461, 462, and 561. Number of awards varies. more...
Music Teachers Association of California, Fresno Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate or graduate students enrolled full-time at California State University-Fresno College of Arts and Humanities majoring in Music. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Philip Cook Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for graduate students enrolled full-time at San Jose State University College of Humanities and the Arts Department of Linguistics and Language Development. Students must have completed a minimum nine units. Consideration given to students who demonstrate service to the department. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Doris Yankley Memorial Scholarship for Linguistics & Language Development
Scholarship for graduate students enrolled full-time at San Jose State University College of Humanities and the Arts Department of Linguistics and Language Development. Students must have completed a minimum of nine units in Linguistics and Language Development work. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...

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