Tuition (in-state)$16,600
Student : faculty19:1
Acceptance27%
Enrollment42,000
Walk score52
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Education
| Programs | Biology, computer science, cognitive science, engineering, oceanography |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 89% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Large lecture sections for introductory courses; honors programs and upper-level seminars are smaller. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $16,600 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $51,100 |
| Room and board | $19,000 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 19:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 55–70% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 19:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 89%
Location and walk score
52/ 100
| Setting | Residential campus; a car or campus shuttle is useful for errands |
|---|---|
| Climate | Mediterranean; dry summers and mild, wet winters |
| Getting around | Car recommended for trips off campus |
Things to do nearby
- Torrey Pines gliderport
- La Jolla Cove
- Birch Aquarium
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 9,000 |
|---|
- Rady MBA
- School of Medicine
- Scripps Institution of Oceanography
- Engineering MS
- Global Policy and Strategy
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$72,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months88%
Career servicesCareer Center; biotech and Qualcomm recruit heavily from campus
Top employers of recent graduates
- Qualcomm
- Illumina
- Amazon
- Scripps Health
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
72%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Career Center internship program
- Academic Internship Program for credit
- Undergraduate research in 300 labs
Alumni
| Living alumni | 250,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Employers in the region's largest industries plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms |
Notable graduates
- Mike Judge
- Kim Stanley Robinson
- Susan Wojcicki
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| Conference | Big West |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
Blue and Gold Opportunity PlanFull tuition for California families under $80k · Deadline: Nov 30
State residency grant programsState-specific; see profile notes · Deadline: Varies by state
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