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Overview

University of California, San Diego is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of San Diego, California, United States. This institution also has branch campuses in Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Francisco, Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz. Founded in 1960, University of California, San Diego (UCSD) is a coeducational institution and is officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. UCSD provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees across several fields of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 65-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. Its acceptance rate is 30-39%. This makes it a very selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. UCSD also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

University of California, San Diego's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of California, San Diego's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of California, San Diego' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

University of California, San Diego's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

Identity

Name
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Acronym UCSD
Founded 1960
Motto Fiat Lux
Let there be light
Colours Navy blue and gold
Mascot King Triton

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Location

Address 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla
San Diego
92093 California
United States
University of California, San Diego's location map and satellite view Location Map
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University of California, San Diego Phone Number (858) 534 2230
University of California, San Diego Fax Number (858) 534 1407
Other locations Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Francisco, Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz

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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of California, San Diego is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: WASC Senior College and University Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1964


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of California, San Diego's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
  • American Chemical Society
  • American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
  • Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs, Inc.
  • Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • Liaison Committee on Medical Education
  • National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize University of California, San Diego as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University of California, San Diego Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of California, San Diego is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of California, San Diego's academic range and degree level offering.



University of California, San Diego: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

University of California, San Diego Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of California, San Diego Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of California, San Diego categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at University of California, San Diego.



University of California, San Diego: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro) 12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro)
International
students		 40,000-44,999 US$ (36,450-41,010 Euro) 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact University of California, San Diego Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official University of California, San Diego website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

University of California, San Diego Admission Info


University of California, San Diego's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University of California, San Diego is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


University of California, San Diego's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of California, San Diego has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of California, San Diego's acceptance rate ranges from 30 to 39%, making it a very selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are neither required nor recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


University of California, San Diego's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
University of California, San Diego has more than 10300 international students.


University of California, San Diego's Admission Office Admission Office

9500 Gilman Drive, 0021
La Jolla 92093
(858) 534 4831


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact University of California, San Diego's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

University of California, San Diego Size and Profile


University of California, San Diego's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of California, San Diego has a student enrollment ranging from 35,000 to 39,999, making it a very large-sized institution.


University of California, San Diego's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University of California, San Diego's academic staff ranges from 3,000 to 3,499 members.


University of California, San Diego's Control Type Control Type

University of California, San Diego is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


University of California, San Diego's Entity Type Entity Type

University of California, San Diego is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


University of California, San Diego's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of California, San Diego's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


University of California, San Diego's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of California, San Diego adopts a quarters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into four distinct terms, or quarters, each typically lasting about 10 to 12 weeks, separated by three short breaks and one longer break.


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Land Grant Institution Land Grant

This institution Is a land-grant university And has a special focus On promoting education And research in agriculture, engineering And other related fields. Land-grant universities are also well known To have a high commitment To Public service And outreach.


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University of California, San Diego's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of California, San Diego is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of California, San Diego Facilities


University of California, San Diego's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of California, San Diego's Library
University of California-San Diego's library has 2 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 1,461,384 physical volumes, 244,563 physical media, 190,154 digital/electronic media and 8,994 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 236 full-time employees, including 54 librarians. University of California-San Diego's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


University of California, San Diego's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, University of California, San Diego provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 17,765 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


University of California, San Diego's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of California, San Diego's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes

University of California, San Diego Services


University of California, San Diego's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


University of California, San Diego's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of California, San Diego's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


University of California, San Diego's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


University of California, San Diego's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

University of California, San Diego Organisational Structure

The academic structure of University of California, San Diego consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

University of California, San Diego
  • Revelle College
  • John Muir College
  • Thurgood Marshall College
  • Earl Warren College
  • Eleanor Roosevelt College
  • Sixth College

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Memberships and Affiliations

University of California, San Diego Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of California, San Diego's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • University of California System (UC System)
  • Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU)
  • Association of American Universities (AAU)
  • Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Official Social Media Channels

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of California, San Diego public or private?

University of California, San Diego is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is University of California, San Diego profit or non-profit?

University of California, San Diego is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of University of California, San Diego in terms of enrollment?

University of California, San Diego has a student enrollment ranging from 35,000 to 39,999, making it a very large-sized institution.

What is the size of University of California, San Diego in terms of academic staff?

University of California, San Diego's academic staff ranges from 3,000 to 3,499 members.

Is University of California, San Diego a coeducational institution?

University of California, San Diego is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does University of California, San Diego use?

University of California, San Diego adopts a quarters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into four distinct terms, or quarters, each typically lasting about 10 to 12 weeks, separated by three short breaks and one longer break.

What religion is University of California, San Diego affiliated with?

None.

Does University of California, San Diego admit international students?

Yes. University of California, San Diego has more than 10300 international students.

What is University of California, San Diego's acceptance rate and admission policy?

University of California, San Diego's acceptance rate ranges from 30 to 39%, making it a very selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend University of California, San Diego UCSD?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro). International students: 40,000-44,999 US$ (36,450-41,010 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is University of California, San Diego UCSD located?

University of California, San Diego is located in San Diego, California, United States. Address: 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla.

Is University of California, San Diego UCSD accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, University of California, San Diego is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (since 1964).

Does University of California, San Diego offer financial aid?

Yes

Does University of California, San Diego offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does University of California, San Diego have a university library?

Yes University of California-San Diego's library has 2 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 1,461,384 physical volumes, 244,563 physical media, 190,154 digital/electronic media and 8,994 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 236 full-time employees, including 54 librarians. University of California-San Diego's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does University of California, San Diego provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, University of California, San Diego provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 17,765 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does University of California, San Diego have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does University of California, San Diego offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does University of California, San Diego offer career services?

Yes

Does University of California, San Diego offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does University of California, San Diego have an institutional hospital?

Yes

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