University of California, San Diego
2025-26
The 2025-26 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: Jun 29, 2026. Subscribe via RSS.
Acceptance Rate
28.6%
Applications
136,750
Admitted
39,054
Enrolled
7,801
How the class gets assembled.
No Early Decision reportedNo Early Action reported
This school does not report an Early Decision lane, so the flow collapses to the school-reported applicant, admit, and enrolled totals.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Applicants136,750reported count
Admits39,05429%
Class seats7,80120% yield
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | 136,750 | 39,054 | 29% | 7,801 | School-reported totals. |
Overall yield: 20%. Published yield blends high-commitment ED admits with the rest of the admitted pool.
Offered a spot36,709
Accepted a spot25,411
Admitted from wait list5,284
69% joined after being offered a spot. 21% of students who joined were admitted. 27% of applicants were offered the wait list.
Exact wait-list data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered a wait-list spot | 36,709 |
| Accepted a wait-list spot | 25,411 |
| Admitted from wait list | 5,284 |
| Joined after being offered | 69% |
| Admitted after joining | 21% |
Wait-list outcomes can change sharply year to year.
State residency: Important
Application fee: $80. Fee waivers are reported as available.
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
578numbers from this report.
General Information
8 TABLESCity:State
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://ir.ucsd.edu/stats/undergrad/index.html#Common-Data-Set
Name of College/University:University of California, San Diego
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:534-2230
Admissions Email Address:admissionsreply@ucsd.edu
If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.html
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
5 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
8 TABLESEntrance Exams
SATX
ACTX
APX
Institutional ExamX
Total first-time, first-year who applied87,584
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted21,677
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled5,431
Total first-time, first-year who applied24,912
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted9,881
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled961
Total first-time, first-year who applied24,254
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted7,496
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled1,409
Wait List
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:36,709
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:25,411
Number of wait-listed students admitted:5,284
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
Total academic units18
English4
Mathematics4
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab3
Foreign language3
Social studies0
History2
Academic electives1
Computer Science0
Visual/Performing Arts1
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total0
SAT Math: 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
Total0
Total0
Percent who had GPA of 4.031
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9954
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7413
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.492
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.240
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:3.88
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:94
Does your institution have an application fee?Yes
Amount of application fee:80
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Can on-line application fee be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Does your institution have an application closing date?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, on a rolling basis:X
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:450
Refundable if student does not enroll?X
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?No
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)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
WinterX
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
Fall Closing Date: Month11
Fall Notification Date: Month4
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:- D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any course C Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred 106 Credit(s) Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred 129 Credit(s) Number Unit Type - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your Number Unit Type - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your 68 Credit(s) - 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 or No No No 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 or 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: ##
Fall Closing Date:Day30
Fall Notification Date: Day28
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:CDS-D Page 14 Common Data Set 2025-2026
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilitiesX
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
Undergraduate ResearchX
Other (specify):X
Arts/fine artsX
English (including composition)X
Foreign languagesX
HistoryX
Physical EducationX
HumanitiesX
Intensive writingX
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)12%
Percent of males who join fraternities8%
Percent of females who join sororities7%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing86%
Percent who live off campus or commute14%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)9%
Percent of males who join fraternities8%
Percent of females who join sororities7%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing54%
Percent who live off campus or commute46%
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 disabled studentsX
Special housing for international studentsX
Cooperative housingX
Theme housingX
Wellness housingX
Living Learning CommunitiesX
Annual Expenses
3 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://fas.ucsd.edu/resources/helpful-tools/financial-aid-estimator/index.html
Financial Aid
12 TABLESAcademic Year2025-2026 estimated
Federal$85,579,096
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$217,073,597
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$199,183,208
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$5,950,565
Total Scholarships/Grants$507,786,466
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$46,290,095
Federal Work-Study$17,482,598
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Parent Loans$12,313,472
Federal$3,406,561
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$6,817,685
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$23,389,027
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$2,699,649
Total Scholarships/Grants$36,312,922
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$20,596,085
Total Self-Help$20,596,085
Parent Loans$45,618,937
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$0
Athletic Awards$5,256,364
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.6,625
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$10,290
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$2,202,096
Other (specify):X
Specify:Not eligible
FAFSAX
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
Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford LoansX
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford LoansX
Federal Direct PLUS LoansX
State LoansX
College/university loans from institutional fundsX
Federal Pell GrantsX
Federal SEOGX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
AcademicsX
ArtX
AthleticsX
LeadershipX
Music/dramaX
State/district residencyX
AcademicsX
ArtX
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 financial 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. The plan combines all sources of schlolarship and grant awards received (federal, state, UC, and private) to go toward covering tuition and fees.
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio19.6
based on ____ students33,624
and ____ faculty1,712