University of California, San Diego
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 23%
Average High School GPA: 3.9
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Blind (Do Not Accept SAT/ACT Scores)
SAT Range: N/A
ACT Range: N/A
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: Approximately 33,792
Public or Private: Public
University Religious Affiliation: None
Political Leaning: Liberal
In-State Tuition: $16,815
Out-of-State Tuition: $51,015
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: La Jolla, California
Setting: Coastal Urban
U.S. Region: West
Average Winter Temperature: January daily average is 59°F (15°C)
Average Summer Temperature: July daily average is 70°F (21°C)
Average Annual Precipitation: Approximately 10 inches (254mm)
Nearest Airport: San Diego International Airport (SAN) — Approximately 14 miles (17-minute drive) from campus
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Social Media
Instagram:@ucsandiego
Swim team instagram: @ucsdswimming
Twitter:@UCSanDiego
Facebook:UC San Diego
LinkedIn:UC San Diego
YouTube:UC San Diego
TikTok: @ucsandiego
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University Athletics
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: Canyonview Aquatic Center
Head Coach: Marko Djordjevic
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #50+
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #4 in Big West
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #56
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #2 in Big West
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U.S. News College Rankings
#20 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie)
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
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Electrical / Electronic / Communications
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
#12 in Artificial Intelligence (tie)
#4 in Biocomputing/Bioinformatics/Biotechnology
#12 in Data Analytics/Science (tie)
#12 in Programming Languages (tie)
#12 in Best Colleges for Veterans
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Forbes Top Colleges
#337
Best Employers for New Grads 2025
#56
America's Best Large Employers 2025
#427
America's Dream Employers 2025
#21
#3
In Public Colleges
#19
In Research Universities
#5
In The West
America's Best Employers By State 2024
#80
America's Best Employers for Women 2024
#358
America's Best Employers for Diversity 2024
#121
#13
America's Best Value Colleges 2019
#128
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: A+
Academics: A+
Diversity: A
Athletics: B+
Professors: A+
Dorms: C+
Student Life: B+
Value: A-
Campus: B
Party Scene: C+
Location: A
Campus Food: B
Safety: B-
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #91 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: Ranked #355 of 1,332
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