University of California-San Diego

9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA
4-year
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Questions and Answers about University of California-San Diego

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Majors offered at University of California-San Diego

Biggest majors
Cognitive Science
International/Globalization Studies
Computer Science

Academics at University of California-San Diego

1260-1470
SAT Score Range
400
1600
Required with application
27-33
ACT Score Range
1
36
Required with application
Student Faculty Ratio
19 to 1
Selectivity
Selective (30% Acceptance Rate)
School type
Public 4-year institution
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Common careers for University of California-San Diego students

Common Careers and Their Average Annual Salary

Senior Software Engineer132k
Software Engineer98k
Data Scientist98k
Electrical Engineer83k
Mechanical Engineer80k
Project Manager, (Unspecified Type / General)80k
Research Associate, Biotechnology56k
Based on 32,270 student responses
65kAvg. Early Career Pay
128.9kAvg. Mid-Career Pay
52%in High-Meaning careers
58%in STEM careers

Net price of attending University of California-San Diego

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Student reviews of University of California-San Diego

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95% of students

Known for

Awesome study spaces and libraries
Lots of interesting clubs and activities
Beautiful campus
Safe campus
Great internship and research opportunities