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University of California-San Diego

La Jolla, CA, USA

✓ SEVP Certified
Urban campus
Financial aid available
#34
THE World Ranking
Times Higher Education
#66
QS World Ranking
QS World University Rankings
#21
U.S. News Ranking
U.S. News & World Report
27%
Acceptance rate
Verified May 2026

About UCSD UC San Diego

Explore this institution’s programs and opportunities below.

Location

La Jolla, CA, USA

SEVP & Work Rights

SEVP Certified Institution
OPT Available
No
CPT Available
No
STEM Designated
No

Key Stats

Acceptance Rate
26.7%

Country average: 72.5%

International Tuition
$50,958/yr

Country average: $21,775/yr

Total Students
34,948
Campus Setting
Urban
Student/faculty ratio
19:1

Outcomes

Freshman retention
94%
Graduation rate (6yr)
87%
Median earnings (10yr)
$84,943

Profile

Classification
Doctoral / Research University
Endowment
$1558M
Avg net price (after aid)
$12,470/yr

Rankings

US News
#21
QS World
#66
Times Higher Ed
#34

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