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Tuition & Costs

Your Estimated Price

$26,198 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$11,220 tuition
$11,571 on campus room & board
$1,427 books
$1,980 fees

$49,076 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$34,098 tuition
$11,571 on campus room & board
$1,427 books
$1,980 fees
Estimated Net Price
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Average Aid

$11,854 Annual Institutional Aid

Average Aid
67% of students receive aid
37% get federal aid ($11,854 avg)
45% get state aid ($9,881 avg)
61% get institn'l aid ($11,854 avg)
50% get loans ($16,317 avg)

Tuition Trends

Historical Tuition and Fees, with Projected Future Amounts

Future projections are based on past four years' data averaging 17.9% annual change in in-state tuition and fees and 8.01% change in out-of-state tuition and fees. Amounts shown are estimates only and not guaranteed. For a better estimate, contact the college directly.

Financial Aid

$40,901,802
Annual Aid Awarded
Aid/Loans
Average Amount Percent Awarded
Grant or Scholarship Aid $15,325 68%
Federal Grant Aid $11,854 37%
Pell Grants $4,661 47%
Other Federal Grants $1,116 47%
Institution Grant Aid $11,854 61%
State Grant Aid $9,881 45%
Student Loans $16,317 50%
Federal Loans $4,695 53%
Other Loans $3,426 5%

Merit Aid

Financial Aid Timeline
Financial aid priority deadline: March 2
Financial aid deadline: -
College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about: -
Student must reply to financial aid decision by: within 3 week(s) of notification
Financial Aid Contact Info
9500 Gilman Dr
La Jolla, CA 92093-0021
(858) 534-2230
http://www.ucsd.edu

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Bang for the buck
  • 5
  • Thomas from San Diego, CA
  • Apr-22-2013 I am a current student here

    Although expensive, UCSD provides an unmatched experience that helps students find themselves and experience the true student experience, as well as providing graduates with a degree from a globally renown university.

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  • 3
  • Vi
  • Apr-21-2013 I am a current student here

    The dining hall food is kind of pricey and same for the items in the markets.

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  • 3
  • Lucia from San Diego, CA
  • Mar-23-2013 I am a past student here

    The UC school system is definitely more expensive compared to other state universities. However, I felt that the quality of courses I received was much greater than some other schools.

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