University of California, San Diego
2021-22
The 2021-22 Common Data Set for University of California, San Diego — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. File date from the archived file's embedded modification date: May 25, 2022. Subscribe via RSS.
Acceptance Rate
34.3%
Applications
118,410
Admitted
40,629
Enrolled
7,264
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$84,943
10 yrs after enrollment
86%
6-year completion
$12,470
sticker minus grants
$15,500
federal loans only
The numbers, as published
371numbers from this report.
General Information
6 TABLESName of College/University:University of Calif ornia, San Diego
Street Address Line 1:9500 Gilman Drive
CityLa Jolla
StateCA
Zip92,093
Country:USA
Main Phone Number (Area Code)858
Main Phone Number:534-2230
WWW Home Page Address:www.ucsd.edu
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):858
Admissions Phone Number:534-4831
Admissions Email Address:admissionsreply@ucsd.edu
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Public
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational college
Academic year calendar:Quarter
Bachelor'sX
Master'sX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
Doctoral degree – professional practiceX
Enrollment And Persistence
4 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
8 TABLESEntrance Exams
SATX
ACTX
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?No
Wait List
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:25,419
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:8,835
Number of wait-listed students admitted:0
Total academic units15
English4
Mathematics3
Science2
Of these, units that must be lab2
Foreign language2
Social studies0
History2
Academic electives1
Computer Science0
Visual/Performing Arts1
Other (specify)0
Total academic units18
English3
Mathematics4
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab3
Foreign language3
Social studies0
History2
Academic electives1
Computer Science0
Visual/Performing Arts1
Other (specify)0
SAT Composite: Total0
ACT Composite: Total0
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class100
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class100
Percent in top half of high school graduating class100
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class0
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class0
Percent who had GPA of 4.082.5
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9914
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.742.9
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.490.5
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.240.1
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.990
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Total100
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:4.13
Does your institution have an application fee?Yes
Application closing date (fall): Month11
Application closing date (fall): Day30
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Yes
Yes, by:X
Date: Month3
Date: Day31
Must reply by (date)X
Date: Month5
Date: Day1
Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD):Month5
Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD): Day3
Amount of housing deposit:5
Refundable if student does not enroll?X
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation? (FT)Yes
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?No
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?No
If you have an application fee and an on-line application option, please indicate policy for students who apply on-line:X
Transfer Admission
4 TABLESFallX
High school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):3.00
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column.
Fall Closing Date: Month11
Fall Notification Date: Month4
Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?Yes
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:- D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit: C Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution: 105 Quarter Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution: 129 Quarter Number Unit Type - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree: Number Unit Type - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree: 68 Quarter - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: ## D18-D22: Military Service Transfer Credit Policies - D18 Does your institution accept the following military/veteran transfer credits: Yes No Number Unit Type - D19 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on military education evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE): Number Unit Type - D20 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on Department of Defense supported prior learning assessments (College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)): Yes No - D21 Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website? - D22 Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution: X If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located: ##
Fall Closing Date:Day30
Fall Notification Date: Day28
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:68
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:CDS-D Page 13 Com m on Data Set 2021-2022 E. ACADEM IC OFFERINGS AND POLICIES E1 Special study options: Identify those program s available at your institution. Refer to the glossary for definitions. X Accelerated program X Cooperative education program X Cross-registration X Distance learning X Double m ajor X Dual enrollm ent X English as a Second Language (ESL) X Exchange student program (dom estic) External degree program X Honors Program X Independent study X Internships X Liberal arts/career com bination X Student-designed m ajor X Study abroad X T eacher certification program W eek end college Other (specify): E2 Has been removed from the CDS. E3 Areas in which all or most students are required to complete some course work prior to graduation: X Arts/fine arts Com puter literacy X English (including com position) X Foreign languages X History X Hum anities X Mathem atics X Philosophy X Sciences (biological or physical) X Social science Other (describe):
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Cross-registrationX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Exchange student program (domestic)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Other (specify):X
Arts/fine artsX
English (including composition)X
Foreign languagesX
HistoryX
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
PhilosophyX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)9%
Percent of males who join fraternities10%
Percent of females who join sororities10%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing88%
Percent who live off campus or commute12%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)16%
Percent of males who join fraternities14%
Percent of females who join sororities14%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing37%
Percent who live off campus or commute63%
Percent of students age 25 and older5%
Average age of full-time students19
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)19
Average age of full-time students21
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)21
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Marching bandX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
Coed residence hallsX
Apartments for married studentsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Special housing for international studentsX
Theme housingX
Wellness housingX
Annual Expenses
6 TABLESIf your institution's 2026-2027 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.X
Minimum22
Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?No
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?No
Financial Aid
8 TABLESAcademic Year2021-2022 estimated
Total Scholarships/Grants$0
Total Scholarships/Grants$0
Other (specify):X
Specify:Not Eligible Process for First-Year/Freshman Students
FAFSAX
State aid formX
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:X
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Month3
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Day2
b) Students notified on a rolling basis:X
If yes, starting date (Month):3
If yes, starting date (Day):15
College/university loans from institutional fundsX
Federal Pell GrantsX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
AcademicsX
ArtX
AthleticsX
LeadershipX
Music/dramaX
AcademicsX
AthleticsX
LeadershipX
Music/dramaX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:UC's Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan is a finacial aid program intended to expand access to UC for low income familes. Systemwide tuition and fees are fully covered by scholarship and grant money for eligible students. T he plan combines all sources of scholarship and grant awards received (federal, state, UC and private) to go toward covering tuition and fees. Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic? Yes X No
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
2 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio19