University of California-San Diego, CA
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
University of California-San Diego Rankings
Affordability80
Selectivity80
Retention87
Graduation80
Earnings59
Diversity93
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of California-San Diego
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences23%
Business, Management, Marketing3%
Communication, Journalism3%
Computer and Information Sciences7%
Education<1%
Engineering14%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs3%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences1%
Mathematics and Statistics6%
Multi-disciplinary Studies12%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences4%
Psychology5%
Social Sciences12%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into University of California-San Diego
30%
Admission Rate
705
Median SAT Math
660
Median SAT Reading
30
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)640–770
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)620–700
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)27–33
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of California-San Diego
$14K
In-State Tuition
$43K
Out-of-State Tuition
$32K
Average Total Cost
$13K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $8K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $10K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $13K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $19K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $28K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of California-San Diego
36%
Receive Federal Loans
$15K
Median Federal Debt
82%
Repayment Rate
$171
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 42% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 11% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 14% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $14K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $16K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $14K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $29K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $24K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $9K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 78% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 82% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 85% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 88% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of California-San Diego
94%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
8%
Withdrawal Rate
85%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 62% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 85% | 60% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 89% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 92% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 89% | 41% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 85% | 53% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76% | 51% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 86% | 43% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 56% | 45% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 77% | 51% | 50% |
| Other race | 93% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of California-San Diego
89%
Employment Rate
$43K
Median Salary
$26K
25 Pctl Salary
$62K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 89% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 89% | 80% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 88% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 88% | 79% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 79% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $26K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $43K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $62K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $76K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $43K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $52K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $60K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of California-San Diego
30,279
Undergraduates
68%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
7,602
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 50% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 50% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 34% | 12% | 4% |
| Black | 2% | 8% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 19% | 25% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 18% | 4% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 36% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 11% | 14% |
| >$110K | 18% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of California-San Diego, CA
National University
2 miles, N
Northcentral University
2 miles, N
Design Institute of San Diego
4 miles, E