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University of California-San Diego

La Jolla, CA, US · City: Large

Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity

Public
Admission rate
27%
Graduation rate
86%
Average net price
$14,794
Student–faculty
19:1
Undergraduates
34,948
Tuition
$17,337 in-state / $54,939 out-of-state
Graduate tuition
$12,264 in-state / $27,366 out-of-state
Cost of attendance
$41,664
Retention rate
94%
Pell / federal loans
38% Pell · 24% loans
Median debt
$11,495
Earnings, 10 yrs out
$96,197

Net price by family income

Under $30k
$7,487
$30–48k
$7,864
$48–75k
$10,389
$75–110k
$17,131
$110k+
$28,113

Average yearly cost after grant aid, by family income (IPEDS Student Financial Aid).

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