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BackUniversity Of California San Diego (CA): Merit Aid, Financial Aid Data, Offer Data & More
University Of California San Diego offers 4% of incoming freshmen merit aid. The average merit aid award is $9,648. University Of California San Diego is a public college located in La Jolla, California. Its student population is 37,887. It is a four-year, large, primarily residential campus. It has an acceptance rate of 30%. University Of California San Diego 4 year graduation rate is 55% .
Merit Aid Stats For University Of California San Diego
FRESHMAN W/O NEED, RECEIVING MERIT AID
$9,648
AVG. MERIT AID AWARD
MeritMatch®
Need Based Aid
% of freshman
with need
$18,809
Avg. financial aid for
freshman with need
% of students offered need-based aid, granted work study
Avg Work Study
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4 year graduation
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Median Debt for
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Median Earnings for Alumni
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Median Earnings of Alumni
Working After 10 Years
Admission Data
- Admission rate 30%
- Avg. high school GPA 4.1
- Avg. ACT 30
- Avg. SAT 1365
- Early decision acceptance rate GET FREE ACCESS
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- % of accepted students who enroll GET FREE ACCESS
Upcoming Deadlines For University Of California San Diego
- Early decision 1 - Deadline
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n/a* - University Of California San Diego - Send test score
Jan 15
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- Application fee $70
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Colleges with Similar Merit Aid Award Percentages and Award Amounts
Name | Cost | Received Merit Aid | Avg Merit Aid | Acceptance Rate | Merit Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Of California San Diego | $49,572 | 4% | $9,648 | 30% | |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $74,491 | 3% | $9,860 | 17% | |
| University Of California Santa Cruz | $46,410 | 7% | $9,778 | 47% | |
| University Of Washington Bothell Campus | $53,076 | 2% | $8,855 | 79% | |
| College Of William And Mary | $62,250 | 4% | $10,065 | 37% | |
| Middlebury College | $74,248 | 1% | $10,000 | 17% |
Colleges in Far West Region with similar merit aid awards levels
Name | Cost | Received Merit Aid | Avg Merit Aid | Acceptance Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Of California San Diego | $49,572 | 4% | $9,648 | 30% | |
| West Los Angeles College | $8,946 | % | n/a * | 0% | |
| University Of Nevada Reno | $38,865 | % | n/a * | 88% | |
| Tacoma Community College | $10,777 | % | n/a * | 0% | |
| Fresno Pacific University | $44,177 | % | n/a * | 85% | |
| The Evergreen State College | $42,110 | 4% | $500 | 95% | |
| Columbia Basin College | $9,558 | % | n/a * | 0% | |
| California College San Diego | $7,800 | n/a * | n/a * | 0% | |
| University Of California Santa Cruz | $46,410 | 7% | $9,778 | 47% | |
| Samuel Merritt University | $1,370 | % | n/a * | 0% | |
| Portland State University | $43,347 | 1% | $4,300 | 90% | |
| California State University Los Angeles | $36,456 | 4% | $3,858 | 42% | |
| California State University Long Beach | $36,944 | 3% | $4,261 | 31% | |
| University Of Hawaii West Oahu | $21,584 | % | n/a * | 75% | |
| California State University San Marcos | $34,624 | 5% | $792 | 58% | |
| Pomona College | $75,080 | 0% | $0 | 8% | |
| Hawaii Pacific University | $50,274 | % | n/a * | 75% | |
| Pierce College Fort Steilacoom | n/a * | % | n/a * | 0% | |
| Cornish College Of The Arts | $50,624 | n/a * | n/a * | 77% | |
| California State University East Bay | $36,768 | % | n/a * | 72% | |
| Menlo College | $62,182 | % | n/a * | 45% |
Colleges with similar acceptance rate and median earnings of alumni after 10 years
Name | Acceptance Rate | 10 Year Salary |
|---|---|---|
| University Of California San Diego | 30 | $123,700 |
| Lehigh University | 22 | $134,100 |
| Babson College | 24 | $133,800 |
| Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus | 22 | $133,400 |
| Colgate University | 25 | $130,600 |
| Washington And Lee University | 21 | $123,200 |
| Bucknell University | 33 | $122,900 |
Colleges with similar acceptance rate and cost of attendance
College | Acceptance Rate | Attendance Cost |
|---|---|---|
| University Of California San Diego | 30 | $49,572 |
| Howard University | 32 | $44,630 |
| Texas Wesleyan University | 36 | $46,253 |
| Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus | 22 | $46,684 |
| University Of Virginia Main Campus | 26 | $47,542 |
| University Of California Santa Barbara | 32 | $48,137 |
| Hope International University | 29 | $49,047 |
| University Of California Irvine | 29 | $49,778 |
| University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill | 23 | $51,410 |
| The University Of Texas At Austin | 39 | $53,476 |
| American Musical And Dramatic Academy | 24 | $53,685 |
| Spelman College | 39 | $54,310 |
Colleges with similar acceptance rate and similar 4 year graduation rates
Name | Acceptance Rate | 4 year graduation |
|---|---|---|
| University Of California San Diego | 30 | 55% |
| The University Of Texas At Austin | 39 | 58% |
| Salem College | 39 | 56% |
| American Musical And Dramatic Academy | 24 | 56% |
Comparing merit aid in colleges with similar acceptance rates.
Name | Received Merit Aid | Avg Merit Aid |
|---|---|---|
| University Of California San Diego | 4% | $9,648 |
| University Of California Irvine | 12% | $8,648 |
| University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill | 4% | $10,712 |
| College Of William And Mary | 4% | $10,065 |
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