Universities/CA/University of California-San Diego

University of California-San Diego

La Jolla, CA · Public · 34,948 students

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$85k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
27%Acceptance Rate
86%Graduation Rate
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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)86.1%
Students who graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rate (4 years)73.7%
Students who graduate on time
First-Year Retention Rate94.0%
Students who return for sophomore year
First-Generation Students39.6%
Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

Test score data not available for this institution.

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Biological Sciences20.6%
Engineering11.6%
Social Sciences9.4%
Psychology9.1%
Computer Science7.3%
Business & Marketing4.8%
Mathematics3.9%
Health Sciences3.5%
Communications2.5%
History0.7%
Education0.7%
Humanities0.1%

Faculty & Resources

$19k
Average Faculty Salary/Year
$26k
Instructional Spend per Student
$1.6B
Total Endowment

University of California-San Diego — Academics

University of California-San Diego has a graduation rate of 86.1%, which is above the national average and reflects strong academic support and student outcomes.

The first-year retention rate is 94.0%, meaning the vast majority of students return for their sophomore year — a strong indicator of student satisfaction.

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