LibraryUniversity of California, Sally T. WongAvery Library
Academic library building, part of the UC San Diego Library
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Things to do near University of California-San Diego
University of California-San Diego student guide: campus events and game days, $12,470 average net price, plus places to study, eat and go out near campus.
Fast facts about University of California-San Diego
- Founded
- 1960
- Teams
- UC San Diego Tritons
- Division
- NCAA Division I
More history on Wikipedia. Facts from Wikidata.
Around campus
Landmarks at University of California-San Diego
Game-day venues, museums, stages and libraries worth a visit, on or right next to campus.
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Conrad Prebys Concert Hall
Concert hall at the Conrad Prebys Music Center on the campus of the UC San Diego
Garden
What's on at University of California-San Diego
Campus events and game days, updated every day from the college's own calendars.
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By the numbers
University of California-San Diego at a glance
Official figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Undergraduates34,948
Admitted27%
Average net price$12,470per year, after aid
Total cost$38,701per year, before aid
Graduation rate86%
Return for year two94%
Median earnings$84,94310 years after starting
Median debt$15,500at graduation
Students per teacher19 to 1
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Most popular majors
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesBachelor's Degree · 749 reported graduates
- Cognitive ScienceBachelor's Degree · 722 reported graduates$39,060median pay a year after
- Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree · 518 reported graduates$87,738median pay a year after
- International/Globalization StudiesBachelor's Degree · 511 reported graduates$41,542median pay a year after
- Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree · 383 reported graduates$28,579median pay a year after
Figures describe different reporting cohorts, not the current class. Graduation rates cover first-time, full-time students; earnings cover federally aided students who are working and not enrolled. Net price is an average, not an individual quote.
Source: College Scorecard, data released June 2026. Estimate your own cost with the college's net price calculator.
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Questions students ask about University of California-San Diego
How much does University of California-San Diego cost?
The average net price after grants and scholarships is $12,470 a year. The total cost of attendance before aid is $38,701 a year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What is the graduation rate at University of California-San Diego?
86% of full-time students finish within 150% of the normal time, and 94% return for their second year. Source: College Scorecard.
What is the acceptance rate at University of California-San Diego?
27% of applicants are admitted. Source: College Scorecard.
What are the most popular majors at University of California-San Diego?
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences (bachelor's degree), Cognitive Science (bachelor's degree), Computer Science (bachelor's degree). Source: College Scorecard.
How much do University of California-San Diego students earn after college?
Median earnings ten years after starting are $84,943. Source: College Scorecard.
When was University of California-San Diego founded?
University of California-San Diego was founded in 1960. Source: Wikidata.
What is there to see at University of California-San Diego?
Landmarks at University of California-San Diego include University of California, Sally T. WongAvery Library (library), Geisel Library (library), UC San Diego Library (library), Conrad Prebys Concert Hall (theater), Stuart Collection (garden).
Where is University of California-San Diego?
9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA, about 15 miles from La Mesa.
More colleges near La Mesa
Distances are straight-line from the campus location in the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS directory. Campus and athletics schedules come from the college's public calendars.