University of California - San Diego
- 4 Year
- LA JOLLA, CA
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University of California - San Diego
- 4 Year
- LA JOLLA, CA
- Rating 3.59 out of 5 3,699 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Valuegrade A+
- Diversitygrade A+
- Campusgrade B minus
- Athleticsgrade B
- Party Scenegrade B minus
- Professorsgrade A
- Locationgrade A
- Dormsgrade C+
- Campus Foodgrade B
- Student Lifegrade B
- Safetygrade B
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (without football)
Athletic Conference
Big West Conference
University of California - San Diego Rankings
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UCSD Admissions
Acceptance Rate
37%
Application Deadline
November 30
SAT Range
1270-1480
ACT Range
28-34
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
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Cost
Net Price
$15,222 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$18,530 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
60%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
11:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
71%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 204 responses41%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 246 responses36%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 247 responsesClaim Your college Today!
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
- Biology733 Graduates
- Cognitive Science632 Graduates
- International Studies631 Graduates
- Computational and Applied Mathematics447 Graduates
- Computer Science435 Graduates
- Economics403 Graduates
- Political Science and Government390 Graduates
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology375 Graduates
- Psychology277 Graduates
- Chemistry259 Graduates
Online
Online Programs Offered
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
30,939 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
903
Undergrads Over 25
169000%
Pell Grant
32%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
58%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 313 responsesPoll
61%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 355 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$59,900 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
87%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
89%
National
83%67%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 147 responsesSimilar Colleges
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Overall, my experience at UCSD was very positive. The academics can be intense at times, however I never felt helpless in my courses. There are many opportunities to seek guidance, but it is up to the students to find them. Even though my experience at UCSD was a great one, I have a lot of friends who had completely different experiences simply because they were in a different major or a different college within UCSD. The difference between the GE requirements per college is insane! Getting admitted into Revelle or ERC means you must be prepared for a rigorous writing series regardless of your major. I believe the UCSD experience is what you make of it. You can find your niche, but you have to be willing to put yourself out there to find it. Location wise you have easy access to the beach, a great selection of food and shopping, with reasonable housing prices, so in that regard UCSD has a lot going for it.
UCSD has given me more experiences than one could have ever expected. I have met some of my closest friends from school! I actually just got back from a roadtrip with my suitemates. The academic programs are goated, the student life is more than there if you are willing to put yourself out there, and the opportunities are endless. The classes are definitely passable and the student orgs are abundant. Granted, it has only been a quarter, but I wake up every morning looking forward to the day that lies ahead and the adventures awaiting me. UCSD, of course it is not perfect. In all reality, the dining hall food does get stagnant after a little, but thankfully there are many close places off-campus you can go! There are also many ways to have fun with friends, whether that be going to a party or just have a day out on the town. You will get frustrated over the course of the quarter since you are there to get an education, but it's all worth it! I, honestly, couldn't have asked for better.
UCSD has a beautiful campus and all of your professors have genius minds that are fascinating to listen to and observe. However, almost all of the professors are horrible teachers who honestly could care less about how much you learn. They only care about their research grants. Also the social culture is borderline non-existent unless you are in a frat or sports club. If you only care about getting a piece of paper confirming you graduated from a school that is "revered", then this is the place for you. If you care about actually learning something or connecting with like minds, run for the hills!