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University of California - San Diego (UCSD)
- 9500 Gilman Dr
- La Jolla, CA 92093
- OPEID College Code: 00131700
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- General Phone: (858) 534-2230
- Chancellor: Mayre Anne Fox
- Website: www.ucsd.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 27,020
- College Alias: UCSD, UC San Diego

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - UCSD Library Profile
- Hospital Services Available
- Grants Medical Degree
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral with Medical/Veterinary
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.tritonlink.ucsd.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $60.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $60.00
- College Credits Accepted
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 19,822 | 23,769 | 43,591 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 8,569 (43%) | 11,294 (48%) | 19,863 (46%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 2,031 (24%) | 2,558 (23%) | 4,589 (23%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 4,565 | 99% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,520 | 33% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 540 | 660 |
| SAT ® Math | 600 | 700 |
| SAT ® Writing | 560 | 670 |
| ACT ® Composite | 23 | 29 |
| ACT ® English | 22 | 29 |
| ACT ® Math | 25 | 30 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: UCSD Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 54%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 37% | 29% | 32% | 37% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,849 | $3,736 | $3,630 | $5,862 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Number in Default | 59 | 52 | 50 |
| Number in Repayment | 4,714 | 3,999 | 3,262 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $7,456 | $6,688 | $6,684 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $27,076 | $25,372 | $24,505 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,487 | $1,504 | $1,436 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,237 | $9,657 | $9,421 |
| Other Expenses | $3,344 | $2,695 | $2,574 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,456 | $8,501 | $8,154 |
| Other Expenses | $4,482 | $3,590 | $3,399 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $8,472 | $3,590 | $3,399 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $22,524 | $20,544 | $20,115 |
| Out of State | $42,144 | $39,228 | $37,936 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $20,881 | $20,283 | $19,673 |
| Out of State | $40,501 | $38,967 | $37,494 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $17,415 | $11,751 | $11,519 |
| Out of State | $37,035 | $30,435 | $29,340 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Medical School | $22,959 | $35,204 |
| Pharmacy School | $20,392 | $32,637 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 27,020 Undergraduate: 22,048 Graduate: 4,259 Professional: 713
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 13,334 Female: 13,686
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 10,461 Female: 11,587
- Graduate Gender Male: 2,553 Female: 1,706
- Professional Gender Male: 320 Female: 393
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 26,105 Part-Time: 915
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 21,327 Part-Time: 721
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,065 Part-Time: 194
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 713 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,511 | 6% |
| American Indian | 129 | 0.5% |
| Black | 385 | 1% |
| Asian | 11,191 | 41% |
| Hispanic | 2,884 | 11% |
| White | 8,604 | 32% |
| Unknown | 2,316 | 9% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 506 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 8,557 | 32% |
| Ages 20-21 | 8,339 | 31% |
| Ages 22-24 | 4,979 | 18% |
| Ages 25-29 | 3,120 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 983 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 290 | 1% |
| Ages 40-49 | 176 | 0.7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 67 | 0.2% |
| Age Over 65 | 3 | 0.01% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 12,219 | 10,075 | 2,144 |
| Faculty Status | 2,036 | 1,646 | 390 |
| Tenured Faculty | 884 | 859 | 25 |
| Graduate Assistants | 2,979 | - | 2,979 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 2,805 | 2,206 | 599 |
| Primarily Instruction | 2,105 | 1,655 | 450 |
| Primarily Research | 624 | 480 | 144 |
| Primarily Public Service | 76 | 71 | 5 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 509 | 459 | 50 |
| Other Professionals | 5,114 | 4,325 | 789 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 3,791 | 3,085 | 706 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 1,637 | 1,358 | 279 |
| Skilled Crafts | 295 | 228 | 67 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 753 | 616 | 137 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $100,240 (916) | $107,104 (679) | $80,575 (237) |
| Professor | $125,921 (476) | $128,403 (407) | $111,282 (69) |
| Associate Professor | $79,162 (162) | $80,919 (109) | $75,548 (53) |
| Assistant Professor | $74,789 (177) | $75,759 (124) | $72,519 (53) |
| Lecturer | $57,622 (101) | $57,677 (39) | $57,587 (62) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $112,777 (61) | $127,030 (44) | $75,886 (17) |
| Professor | $136,883 (42) | $138,306 (37) | $126,347 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $79,830 (4) | $94,691 (2) | $64,970 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $85,991 (6) | $92,126 (2) | $82,924 (4) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $99,743 (977) | $106,912 (723) | $79,338 (254) |
| Professor | $124,792 (518) | $127,133 (444) | $110,748 (74) |
| Associate Professor | $78,828 (166) | $80,857 (111) | $74,734 (55) |
| Assistant Professor | $74,644 (183) | $75,753 (126) | $72,191 (57) |
| Lecturer | $57,622 (101) | $57,677 (39) | $57,587 (62) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $286,500 | $144,000 | $142,500 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 50% | 50% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 571 | 285 | 286 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 537 | 269 | 268 |
| Baseball | 36 | 36 | - |
| Basketball | 33 | 17 | 16 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 134 | 62 | 72 |
| Fencing | 37 | 18 | 19 |
| Golf | 10 | 10 | - |
| Rowing | 99 | 42 | 57 |
| Soccer | 48 | 25 | 23 |
| Softball | 21 | - | 21 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 39 | 19 | 20 |
| Tennis | 29 | 14 | 15 |
| Volleyball | 39 | 21 | 18 |
| Water Polo | 46 | 21 | 25 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $43,538 | $42,232 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $9,416 | $8,519 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 117 | 59 | 58 |
| Baseball | 9 | 9 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 8 | - |
| Basketball | 10 | 3 | 7 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 2 | 6 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 26 | 13 | 13 |
| Head Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Assistant Coaches | 22 | 11 | 11 |
| Fencing | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Golf | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Rowing | 13 | 3 | 10 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 2 | 9 |
| Soccer | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Softball | 6 | - | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | - | 5 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Tennis | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Water Polo | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 95%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 91%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 84% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 83% |
| Female | 86% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 81% |
| American Indian | 78% |
| Black | 79% |
| Asian | 87% |
| Hispanic | 76% |
| White | 83% |
| Unknown | 86% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 56% |
| 5 Years | 80% |
| 6 Years | 84% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | 6 |
| Drug Related | 57 | 34 |
| Liquor Related | 87 | 30 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 7 | 8 |
| Liquor Related | 6 | 3 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 1 |
| Robbery | 2 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 2 |
| Burglary | 55 | 91 |
| Vehicle Theft | 33 | 61 |
| Arson | 4 | 5 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 29 | 28 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
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