School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a large city (in La Jolla, CA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree.

Contacting the School

9500 Gilman Dr
La Jolla, CA 92093
Main Phone: (858) 534-2230
Web Site: www.ucsd.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 22,883 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 1,829 male students and 2,512 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 42.1% of the student body, while females made up 57.9%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (1)%, Hispanic (9)%, Asian (35)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 560. One quarter of students scored at least 660.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 610 or higher. One fourth of students scored 710 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Bachelor's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
• Master's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Master's
• Doctor's Degree
• First-Professional Degree
• First-Professional Degree Certificate

Degree Programs

Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

• Area Studies
• Cultural And Ethnic Studies
• Other Area, Cultural, And Ethnic Studies

• Business Administration
• Business Statistics And Quantitative Research

• General Communications

• Computer And Information Sciences

• Other Education

• Aeronautical And Aerospace Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Engineering Physics
• Industrial Engineering
• Materials Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Specialized Engineering
• Systems Engineering

• Comparative Literature
• Other English Language And Literature

• Medical
• Medical Science
• Public Health

• Anthropology
• Economics
• Government And Political Science
• History
• Sociology
• Specialized History And Social Science
• Urban Studies

• Other Interdisciplinary Studies

• Biochemistry
• Biology
• Cell Biology And Molecular Biology
• Microbiology
• Other Biology
• Zoology

• Classical, Ancient, And Near East Language And Literature
• Foreign Languages And Literature
• Germanic Language And Literature
• Romance Language And Literature

• Applied Mathematics
• Mathematics
• Specialized Mathematics
• Statistics

• Dance
• Drama And Theater Arts
• Fine Arts
• General Arts
• Music
• Other Performing And Visual Art

• Philosophy
• Religion

• Chemistry
• Other Physical Sciences
• Physics
• Specialized Physical Science

• Clinical Psychology
• General Psychology
• Other Psychology

School Accreditation

University Of California-San Diego reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

University Of California-San Diego is accredited regionally by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities (WASCSR). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

University Of California-San Diego belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Division II Independents (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• AP credits
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates
• On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• A college preparatory program is required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
• Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.