University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA, US🇺🇸
Stories from students at University of California-San Diego
University of California-San Diego 🇺🇸
La Jolla, US
From a Bangalore Classroom to a UCSD Lecture Hall: My Road to a Molecular Biology and Business Economics Double Major
by Dhruv from India 🇮🇳
University of California-San Diego 🇺🇸
La Jolla, US
From India to California: My Journey studying Economics & Math as an International Student
by Aarav from India 🇮🇳
University of California-San Diego 🇺🇸
La Jolla, US
Diving Into the Unknown: My Journey from China to UCSD
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by Jiahang from China 🇨🇳
Location & Campus
Gender Distribution
Fall 2023 undergraduate% of International Students
2023-2024 undergraduateUniversity of California-San Diego is located in Large City of La Jolla, CA, US🇺🇸
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2023 undergraduateInternational
Overall
Relative Importance of Factors in Admission Decisions
Academic Factors
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | ✓ | |||
| Class rank | ✓ | |||
| Academic GPA | ✓ | |||
| Standardized test scores | ✓ | |||
| Application essay | ✓ | |||
| Recommendation(s) | ✓ |
Non-Academic Factors
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interview | ✓ | |||
| Extracurricular activities | ✓ | |||
| Talent/ability | ✓ | |||
| Character/personal qualities | ✓ | |||
| First generation | ✓ | |||
| Alumni/ae relation | ✓ | |||
| Geographical residence | ✓ | |||
| State residency | ✓ | |||
| Religious affiliation/commitment | ✓ | |||
| Volunteer work | ✓ | |||
| Work experience | ✓ | |||
| Level of applicant’s interest | ✓ |
Costs & Aid
$69,282Total Cost (On Campus)
$53,048Average Cost After Aid (On Campus)
| Estimated expenses | Academic year 2023-24 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate tuition and fees | $46,042 |
| Books and supplies | $1,307 |
| On-campus housing | $17,198 |
| On-campus other expenses | $4,735 |
| Total | $69,282 |
Rankings
#29U.S. News Best National University Rankings 2025
#34Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025
#72QS World University Rankings 2025
Fields of Study
Students graduated in 2022-2023