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Public4-Yearlarge campus
University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA
4.3Excellent
25%
Selective
88%
Graduation
About University of California-San Diego
University of California-San Diego is a public four-year institution located in La Jolla, California. With an enrollment of approximately 33,787 undergraduate students, it is a large institution. Admissions are highly competitive with an acceptance rate of 25%. The graduation rate stands at a strong 88%. Graduates earn a median salary of $84,943 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $11,750 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
25%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
88%
Enrollment
33,787
Total students
Median Earnings
$84,943
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$15,265
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$46,042
Per year
Average Net Price
$11,750
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
Test-optional / N/A
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Composite
Test-optional / N/A
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$46,042/yr
In-State Tuition$15,265/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$11,750/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Excellent4-Year Cost
$47,000
10-Year Earnings
$849,430
ROI Multiple
18.1×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at University of California-San Diego
Student Outcomes
88%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$85k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
33,787
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
