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For Educators: Military Resources

University of California-San Diego

Tuition
46,042
Students
44,050
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Large | Urban

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

44,050

Graduation Rate

88%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable


Admissions

Acceptance Rate24.52%

Apply

130,771

Accepted

32,062

Attend

7,005

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$80

Graduate

$135

Test Scores

SAT Range

N/A

ACT Range

N/A

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$15,265

Out-of-State

$46,042

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$6,283

State/Local Grants

$11,710

Institutional/Scholarships

$11,334

Graduate

In-State

$14,535

Out-of-State

$29,637

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$12,361

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$17,198

Books & Supplies

$1,307

Personal Expenses

$4,735

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

ROTC Programs Available

Reserve Officers Training Corp (ROTC) is a college scholarship program that prepares students to become military officers

Learn more about ROTC

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

199

Average Assistance

$18,302

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

0

Average Assistance

N/A

Academics

Graduation Rate88%

Student Faculty Ratio12:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Cognitive Science, General
  • Anatomy
  • Computer Science
  • International/Globalization Studies
  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Computer Science
  • Financial Mathematics
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
  • Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
  • Management Science

Student Body

Students Enrolled44,050

Undergraduate

34,808

Graduate

9,242

Full-Time

97%

Part-Time

3%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Baseball
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Water Polo

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Rowing
  • Water Polo
  • Swimming
  • Soccer

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    No

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    Yes