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$16,758
per year
In-State Tuition
24%
Acceptance Rate
86%
Graduation Rate
94%
Retention Rate
University of California San Diego is a public four-year institution in San Diego, CA. Programs offered include Computer Science, Biology, Political Science, Psychology and Communications.
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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
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Men’s teams
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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
Application Requirements
Historical data for first-time undergraduate applicants seeking a degree or certificate; requirements may have changed. This does not specify a number of recommendation letters.
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In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
UC San Diego considers admitted freshmen for the Regents Scholarship ($5,000 a year) and, for non-residents, Triton Scholars awards of $5,000 to $20,000 a year; no separate application.
Regents Scholarship
Competitive$5,000 per year
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Paid for 4 academic years
File the UC Application for Admission and Scholarships by the Nov. 30 deadline; no other paperwork.
Selected on academic excellence. Open to California residents and non-residents who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents or California Dream Act students. Includes priority enrollment.
Triton Scholars Award
Competitive$5,000–$20,000 per year
Renewable: Full-time enrollment, good academic standing, and remaining a non-resident
Considered automatically through the UC application for admission; no separate application.
For incoming first-year non-resident students who demonstrate academic excellence. Recipients may not receive a Nonresident Supplemental Tuition waiver.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 26, 2026
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. Verify its AP and dual enrollment policies before counting those credits toward your program.
Explore AP ExamsVerified on Jul 2026
University of California San Diego does not award transfer credit for CLEP exams. Confirm its separate placement policy before using CLEP scores to plan course placement.
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Type
Public University
Location
San Diego, California
San Diego County
Control
Public
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