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$16,758
per year
In-State Tuition
24%
Acceptance Rate
86%
Graduation Rate
94%
Retention Rate
UC San Diego is a top-10 public research university known for marine biology, computer science, engineering, medicine, and oceanography. Located on a stunning coastal campus near the Pacific Ocean.
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This school does not award transfer credit for CLEP exams. AP Exams and Dual Enrollment are recommended alternatives.
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Education
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor's program rather than lead to one specific career. They're a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
Liberal arts, general studies and humanities programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 24.0199 "Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other".
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Sports
9
Men's teams
8
Women's teams
Team Sports(5)
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Aquatic Sports(2)
Water Polo
Rowing
Combat Sports(1)
Fencing
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Out-of-State Students
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$7,525
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$84,943
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,500
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Credits Not Accepted
This school does not award credit for CLEP exams. Consider AP Exams (score 4-5) or Dual Enrollment courses instead.
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University of California San Diego does not award transfer credit for CLEP exams. Your CLEP scores may still qualify for course placement to skip introductory classes.
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Type
Public University
Location
San Diego, California
San Diego County
Control
Public
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