University of California-San Diego
9500 Gilman DrLa 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
- MASTER'S DEGREE
- 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
- Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
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...