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University of California-San Diego

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  • 9500 Gilman Dr
    La Jolla , CA 92093-0021
    (858) 534-2230
    www.ucsd.edu Campus Virtual Tour
    Setting
    Large city
    Enrollment
    22,518
    Full time
    22,205
    Part time
    313
    Men full time
    10,616
    Women full time
    11,589
    Mission Statement

    UC San Diego is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through excellence in education and research at the undergraduate, graduate, professional school and postdoctoral levels. The campus is committed to community engagement, public service and industry partnerships in order to advance the health and well-being of our region, state, nation and the world. Our academic community of world-renowned faculty, bright students and dedicated staff is characterized by a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation which spans the globe.

    University of California-San Diego More Information

    Type of School
    Four or more years , Public
    Religious affiliation
    None
    Highest degree offered
    Doctoral and First-professional
    Calendar
    Quarter
    Distance learning opportunities
    No

    University of California-San Diego Diversity

    American Indian/Alaskan Native
    1%
    Asian/Pacific Islander
    45%
    Black/Non-Hispanic
    2%
    Hispanic
    12%
    White/Non-Hispanic
    27%
    Non-Resident Alien
    4%
    Race/ethnicity unknown
    10%

    Enrollment statistics are for a 12-month period as of 2008

  • University of California-San Diego Admission Basics

    Admissions office phone number
    (858) 534-4831
    Open admission policy
    No
    Undergraduate Application fee
    $60
    Applied
    47,365
    Admitted
    19,717
    Enrolled
    4,292
    Admitted %
    41%

    University of California-San Diego Admission factors

    Admission test scores
    Required
    Secondary school GPA
    Required
    Secondary school rank
    Neither required nor recommended
    Secondary school record
    Required
    TOEFL
    Required if English is not your native language
    Completion of college preparatory program
    Required
    Recommendations
    Neither required nor recommended
    Formal demonstration of competencies
    Neither required nor recommended

    University of California-San Diego Admission statistics

    Students submitting SAT
    98%
    SAT 1 Verbal 25th percentile score
    540
    SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score
    660
    SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score
    600
    SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score
    710
    Students submitting ACT
    33%
    ACT Composite 25th percentile score
    24
    ACT Composite 75th percentile score
    30

  • University of California-San Diego Cost

    In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $8,798
    Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $22,669
    Books and Supplies
    $1,560
    On-campus room and board
    $11,057
    Off-campus room and board
    $11,057

    University of California-San Diego Financial Aid

    Students Receiving Aid
    54%
    Receiving Federal Grants
    29% , $3,736 on average
    Receiving Institutional Aid
    50% , $16,317 on average
    Receiving Student Loans
    50% , $15,016 on average

  • University of California-San Diego Programs & Majors

    Graduates in 2007/2008 academic year.

    Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Area Studies, Other 3 0 0
    Chinese Studies 2 0 0
    Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other 26 3 7
    Italian Studies 0 0 0
    Japanese Studies 12 0 0
    Latin American Studies 4 11 0
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Anatomy 291 0 0
    Animal Physiology 12 0 0
    Biochemistry 299 0 0
    Bioinformatics 18 0 4
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 300 46 49
    Biomedical Sciences, General 0 4 20
    Biophysics 3 0 1
    Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other 29 0 0
    Epidemiology 0 0 4
    Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 0 16 4
    Microbiology, General 36 0 0
    Molecular Biology 49 0 0
    Neurobiology and Neurophysiology 94 0 0
    Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Business Administration and Management, General 0 123 0
    Management Science, General 277 0 0
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 240 5 3
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Computer Science 132 53 28
    Education Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Education, General 0 82 4
    Educational Leadership and Administration, General 0 0 14
    Mathematics Teacher Education 7 0 0
    Engineering Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering 43 11 1
    Biomedical/Medical Engineering 130 44 10
    Chemical Engineering 25 1 3
    Computer Engineering, General 25 0 7
    Computer Engineering, Other 0 47 0
    Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 109 16 19
    Engineering Physics 3 3 1
    Engineering Science 6 0 0
    Engineering, Other 0 7 8
    Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 5 0 0
    Materials Engineering 0 8 13
    Mechanical Engineering 151 33 10
    Structural Engineering 112 25 16
    Systems Engineering 0 7 14
    English Language and Literature/Letters Bachelor Master Doctorate
    English Language and Literature, General 48 10 0
    English Language and Literature/Letters, Other 61 0 14
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Human Development and Family Studies, General 111 0 0
    Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Comparative Literature 0 1 0
    French Language and Literature 1 0 0
    Linguistics 33 2 1
    Russian Language and Literature 1 0 0
    Spanish Language and Literature 7 2 0
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences 0 0 5
    Medical Scientist 0 23 0
    Medicine 0 0 0
    Pharmacy 0 0 0
    History Bachelor Master Doctorate
    History, General 137 8 4
    Mathematics and Statistics Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Applied Mathematics 18 7 0
    Mathematics, General 35 17 14
    Mathematics, Other 29 0 1
    Statistics, General 0 9 0
    Statistics, Other 2 0 0
    Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Cognitive Science 97 7 9
    International/Global Studies 229 0 0
    Mathematics and Computer Science 9 0 0
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 15 0 1
    Neuroscience 0 3 23
    Natural Resources and Conservation Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Environmental Studies 28 0 0
    Philosophy and Religious Studies Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Jewish/Judaic Studies 1 0 0
    Philosophy 32 7 3
    Religion/Religious Studies 12 0 0
    Physical Sciences Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Chemical Physics 4 0 0
    Chemistry, General 30 18 35
    Chemistry, Other 159 0 0
    Geochemistry 1 0 0
    Geology/Earth Science, General 1 7 14
    Oceanography, Chemical and Physical 0 12 22
    Physical Sciences, Other 4 0 2
    Physics, General 29 28 17
    Physics, Other 19 2 0
    Psychology Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Clinical Psychology 0 0 17
    Psychology, General 450 7 6
    Psychology, Other 0 0 2
    Social Sciences Bachelor Master Doctorate
    American Government and Politics (United States) 29 0 0
    Anthropology 50 10 1
    Economics, General 367 6 18
    International Relations and Affairs 0 88 0
    Political Science and Government, General 225 12 8
    Political Science and Government, Other 183 0 1
    Sociology 139 8 8
    Urban Studies/Affairs 67 0 0
    Visual and Performing Arts Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Art History, Criticism and Conservation 26 1 0
    Dance, General 6 0 0
    Directing and Theatrical Production 0 1 0
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 39 19 1
    Fine/Studio Arts, General 27 0 0
    Music Performance, General 0 0 2
    Music, General 22 15 6
    Visual and Performing Arts, General 99 18 0

  • University of California-San Diego Deadlines

    Early decision deadline
    -
    Early action deadline
    -
    College will notify student of early decision by
    -
    College will notify student of early action by
    -
    Priority application deadline
    -
    Financial aid priority deadline
    Mar 2nd
    Regular application deadline
    Nov 30th
    Fall application deadline
    Nov 30th
    SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due
    Dec 31st
    SAT Subject score report due
    Dec 31st
    Financial aid deadline
    -
    Transfer priority application deadline
    -
    Transfer priority financial aid deadline
    -
    Transfer application closing date
    Nov 30th
    Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms
    -
    College will notify student by
    Mar 31st
    College will notify student of transfer decision by
    Apr 1st
    College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about
    -
    Student must reply to acceptance by
    May 1st
    Student must reply to financial aid decision by
    within 3 week(s) of notification
    Deadline for housing deposit
    Jun 29th

  • University of California-San Diego Admin Settings

    College Profile Override
    -
    Application Link
    www.tritonlink.ucsd.edu
    Scholarship Calculator Link
    -
    Facebook Link
    -
    Twitter Username
    -
    Virtual Tour Link
    http://www.ucsd.edu/visit/
    Enable Regional Events
    Yes
    Next Connect Link Url
    -
    Next Connect Link Text
    -
    Next Connect Description
    -

    University of California-San Diego Sports

    National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership
    Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association
    Football program
    -
    Basketball program
    men's and women's teams compete at NCAA II level
    Baseball program
    men only; softball for women only
    Cross country/track program
    men's and women's teams

    University of California-San Diego Military Programs

    ROTC
    No
    Army
    No
    Navy
    No
    Air Force
    No

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University of California-San Diego Scholarships

Merit Scholarships Available:

 Amount
Allene Huanani Wong Scholarship $10,000 R
Chancellor's Freshman Scholarship $5,000 R
Computer Science and Engineering Scholarship $2,500 R
CREATE Undergraduate Scholarship $500 R
Ellen and Roger Revelle Scholarship - R
George Parker Memorial Scholarship $2,000 R
Gerald and Inez Grant Parker Foundation Scholarship $3,000 R
Herbert & Renita Greenberg Scholarship - R
Ledell Family Scholarship $2,500 R
Ludwig and Ada Strauss Scholarship $4,000 R
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Student Reviews of University of California-San Diego

4.5
based on 14 reviews

  • Current Student from San Diego Area

    This school definitely provides a great study environment. If you are looking for a crazy party school, this isn't for you. UCSD does have its fair share of parties, and not everyone is a social retard, so don't buy into the stereotypes and come… more read full review

    This school definitely provides a great study environment. If you are looking for a crazy party school, this isn't for you. UCSD does have its fair share of parties, and not everyone is a social retard, so don't buy into the stereotypes and come visit for yourself! (I knew I wanted to attend the minute I walked on campus: many pros such as super close beach, great people, some great teachers - others not so much so ask around before picking classes or go to ratemyprofessors.com). We have a ton of extracurricular activities and clubs available, so its easy to keep yourself involved and meeting people through these is also rewarding. I'd like to recommend Ultimate Frisbee for a great time :) read full review

  • Bridget

    I applied for the Phage Genomics Initiative Course offered to only freshman, while I was still a senior. Those of you who are enrolled in this freshman research class should be stoked because it is truly an exciting class to take. It opened my eyes… more read full review

    I applied for the Phage Genomics Initiative Course offered to only freshman, while I was still a senior. Those of you who are enrolled in this freshman research class should be stoked because it is truly an exciting class to take. It opened my eyes to the much needed research in not only microbiology but other science fields as well. I learned about electron microscopy and about different dna annotating programs. It was truly a once in a life time experience and it further encouraged me to pursue my goal of becoming a researcher.
    I pretty much only took math and chem courses my freshman year. I learned a lot not only in lecture, but from the TA office hours and Professor office hours. I also took advantage of the Summer Bridge Program and Academic Transition Program which extended throughout the whole year. Here I took math and chemistry workshops in addition to going to lecture and discussion. There are tutors available even if one is not enrolled in the workshops. These workshops are like extra classes and are two hours long two times a week, so you can see that I was very busy. The truth is one is going to need help some day and if studying with your best friend isn't going to get you anywhere go to OASIS which is located in Center Hall third floor and go early because spaces fill up fast!
    I don't want to scare you but in these tough times one must know in advance what field one wants to focus on. I personally don't like wasting time switching majors from one field to an entirely different one where the classes won't overlap or transfer to the new major. That's money and time we're talking about and if you are completely clueless on what you want to major in, go to the Career Services Center as early as possible for tips and help on choosing the right field. read full review

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