University of California San Diego
La Jolla, CA. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | La Jolla, CA · Large city |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Undergraduates | 34,948 |
| Acceptance rate | 29% |
| Testing policy | Not used |
| Graduation rate | 88% |
| First-year retention | 93% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 19:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $38,701 in-state · $72,901 out-of-state |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Regular Decision: Nov 30, 2026
Most popular majors: Biology, Interdisciplinary, Engineering, Social sciences, Computer science.
UC San Diego campus map
On campus
Triton Track and Field Stadium, Triton Ballpark, Geisel Library, RIMAC Arena, Canyonview Aquatic Center, School of Global Policy and Strategy.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Foodworx, 64 Degrees, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar, Truluck's
- Coffee: Bird Rock Coffee, The Cove, Ché Café
- Nightlife: Stage Room at the Pub
- Shops: Campus Bike & Skate, Nordstrom Rack
- Museums and culture: Mandeville Art Gallery, Salk Institute Library, Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre, Mandell Weiss Theatre
- Groceries: Pepper Canyon Market, CVS Pharmacy
- Parks: Natatorium, Torrey Pines Gliderport, One Miramar Street Grilling Park, Theatre District, One Miramar Street Main Park
Nearest train: UC San Diego Central Campus, UC San Diego Health La Jolla, VA Medical Center.