University of California-San Diego
PublicLa Jolla, CA
University of California-San Diego is a public very large school in La Jolla, CA, enrolling about 34,948 undergraduates. Admissions are selective here -- roughly 27% of applicants get in. Among reported majors, Computer Science shows the strongest outcomes -- $159,487/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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From University of California-San Diego's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does University of California-San Diego look for in applicants?
Per University of California-San Diego's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates application essay, rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is University of California-San Diego's acceptance rate?
University of California-San Diego in La Jolla, CA admits approximately 27% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
How much does University of California-San Diego cost?
University of California-San Diego's total cost of attendance is reported at $38,701 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does University of California-San Diego require students to live on campus?
No -- University of California-San Diego doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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