COLLEGE PROFILE
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA
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UC San Diego, founded in 1959, is a public, comprehensive university. Its 1,976-acre campus is located in La Jolla, 12 miles north of San Diego.
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| Web Site | www.ucsd.edu/ |
| Institution Type | Public |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| Undergraduate Students | 22,518 |
| Women | 11,743 (52.1%) |
| Men | 10,775 (47.9%) |
| Graduate Students | 4,205 |
ADMISSION
| Entrance Difficulty | Very difficult |
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| Overall Admission Rate | 42% of 47,365 applicants were admitted |
| Early Action Offered | No |
| Early Decision Offered | No |
| Regular Admission Deadline | November 30 |
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
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| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Average GPA | 3.94 |
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| SAT Math | 646 average 600-710 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Critical Reading | 597 average 540-660 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Writing | 608 average 560-670 range of middle 50% |
| ACT Composite | 24-30 range of middle 50% |
MONEY MATTERS
| Cost of Attendance | In-state: $28,889 Out-of-state: $51,767 |
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Tuition and Fees | In-state: $13,234 Out-of-state: $36,112 |
Room and Board | $11,924 |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 89% |
| Average Freshman Award | $22,844 |
| Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates | $19,936 |
ACADEMICS
| Academic Calendar System | Quarter |
|---|---|
| General Education/ Core Curriculum | Required |
| Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates | 943 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 12% of classes 10-19 students: 32% of classes 20-29 students: 14% of classes 30-39 students: 8% of classes 40-49 students: 4% of classes 50-59 students: 11% of classes Over 100 students: 20% of classes |
CAMPUS LIFE
| La Jolla Population | 39,437 |
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| Nearest Metropolitan Area | San Diego |
| Freshman Housing Guarantee | Freshmen are guaranteed housing |
| Students in College Housing | 92% of freshmen, 40% of all students |
| Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division II |
| Mascot | Triton |
| Sororities | 10% of women participate |
| Fraternities | 10% of men participate |
STUDENTS
| Ethnicity of Students from U.S. | Not reported |
|---|---|
| International Students | Not reported |
| First-Year Students Returning | 93.0% |
| Students Graduating Within 4 Years | 56.4% |
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | Not reported |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | Not reported |
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| GPA | SAT | ACT | ||||
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| UW | W | M | CR | W | ||
| Average | 3.67 | 4.02 | 672 | 631 | 652 | 29 |
| Low | 2.30 | 2.40 | 410 | 410 | 430 | 22 |
| High | 4.00 | 4.85 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 35 |
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DID YOU KNOW?
• UCSD has its own weekly farmers' market, offering everything from flowers to freshly made tamales.
• Earthquakes are becoming a little more predictable as UCSD scientists study results from the university's earthquake simulation supercomputer.
• The first American woman in space, Sally Ride, founded an annual festival at UCSD to interest girls in science and help double the number of female science students.
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