College
University of California-San Diego
University of California-San Diego is a public four-year college in La Jolla, California with 34,948 undergraduates. It admits 27% of applicants. Students who get federal aid pay $14,794 a year on average after grants.
34,948Undergraduates
27%Acceptance rate
$14,794Net price a year
$41,664Full cost a year
$17,337In-state tuition
$54,939Out-of-state tuition
86%Graduation rate
94%Return for year two
$96,197Median earnings 10 years after starting
$13,000Median debt at graduation
38%Students with Pell grants
n/aAverage SAT
Living near University of California-San Diego
| City | Distance | Median rent | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego, CA | 12 mi | $2,313 | $906,700 |
| San Marcos, CA | 19 mi | $2,348 | $868,000 |
| Escondido, CA | 19 mi | $2,046 | $714,500 |
| El Cajon, CA | 19 mi | $1,856 | $681,700 |
| Chula Vista, CA | 19 mi | $2,229 | $758,700 |
Other colleges nearby
- San Diego State University 12 mi
- The University of Arizona Global Campus 6 mi
- Southwestern College 21 mi
- San Diego Mesa College 6 mi
- California State University-San Marcos 18 mi
- Grossmont College 14 mi
- San Diego Miramar College 7 mi
- National University 7 mi
Airports near La Jolla
| Airport | Distance | Passengers boarding in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego International Airport SAN | 10 mi | 12,780,013 |
| McClellan-Palomar Airport CLD | 18 mi | 17,434 |
| John Wayne Airport SNA | 66 mi | 5,370,273 |
| Palm Springs International Airport PSP | 78 mi | 1,617,586 |
Federal Aviation Administration, calendar year 2024 passenger boardings (enplanements) at commercial service airports. Straight-line distance.
US Department of Education College Scorecard, October 2026 release (public domain). Figures are for the main campus. Earnings are for former students who got federal aid, 10 years after they started. Check the college's own net price calculator for your family.