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University Of California - San Diego, also known as UC San Diego or UCSD, is a public research university founded in 1955. It is located in San Diego, California. The university campus sits on 1,200 acres of land and has 694 buildings. UC San Diego grants admission to over 20,000 students every year. There are a number of undergraduate colleges and graduate divisions of the university offering over 100 undergraduate majors, more than 50 masters degrees, over 50 doctoral programs, and a few professional degrees. Various programs in mathematics, engineering, liberal arts, science, and art studies are available to the students of this university.
UC San Diego boasts of some eminent faculty members including eight Nobel Laureates, three National Medal of Science laureates, eight MacArthur fellows, and one Fields medalist.
The sports teams are known as the Tritons and King Triton, a trident-wielding merman, is the official mascot. Students of the institute participate in various sports such as swimming, water polo, volleyball, soccer, track and field, fencing, crew, basketball, golf, cross country, tennis, softball, and baseball.
The school is known for its programs in engineering, mathematics, science, computer science and engineering, and liberal arts.
UC San Diego is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that the school only let in 46% of those who applied in 2007. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 540. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 600 and 700.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at UC San Diego is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 27,020 students at the school (as of 2007). UC San Diego has a large minority student population.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. UC San Diego offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Division II Independents.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of California San Diego
9500 Gilman Dr
La Jolla, CA 92093
General Phone: (858) 534-2230
http://www.ucsd.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,830 | economics, political science, political science and government, sociology, history, international studies, international relations, anthropology, ... |
| Science | 1,471 | biology, biochemistry, anatomy, chemistry courses, chemistry, neurobiology, molecular biology, physics, ... |
| Engineering | 928 | biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, structural engineering, aerospace engineering, systems engineering, chemical engineering, various engineering courses, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 585 | psychology, cognitive science, clinical psychology, psychology courses |
| Business And Management | 381 | management science, business management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 357 | computer science, computer engineering, computer engineering courses |
| Media | 236 | communication studies |
| Medicine | 165 | medicine, pharmacy, medical scientist, neuroscience |
| Mathematics | 162 | mathematics, math, applied mathematics, mathematics and computer science, statistics |
| Art Studies | 137 | visual and performing arts |
| Education And Teaching | 108 | education, math teaching |
| Family And Social Work | 92 | family studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 68 | drama, dance |
| Fine Arts | 57 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Religion And Philosophy | 55 | philosophy, religion, Jewish studies |
| Music | 28 | music |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 22 | environmental studies |
Number of programs and degrees for UC San Diego in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 5,061 | 74 |
| Master's degree | 901 | 48 |
| Doctor's degree | 387 | 43 |
| Post-master's certificate | 185 | 20 |
| First-professional degree | 148 | 2 |
In 2007, UC San Diego had a total enrollment of 27,020 students (26,466 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 94% |
| Part-Time | 6% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 82% |
| Graduate | 16% |
| First Professional | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 34% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 39% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 95% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 95 % |
| Part-Time | 91 % |
UC San Diego offers campus housing for 10,317 of its 26,466 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of San Diego, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 43,591 | 19,863 | 46% | 4,589 | 23% |
| Men | 19,822 | 8,569 | 43% | 2,031 | 24% |
| Women | 23,769 | 11,294 | 48% | 2,558 | 23% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 600 | 700 |
| SAT Writing | 560 | 670 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 25 | 30 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 99% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 33% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,456 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 27,076 |
| Room and board | $ 10,237 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,487 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,344 |
Financial Aid:
UC San Diego participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 131700)
UC San Diego has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 699 | 160 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 136 | 62 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 370 | 219 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 37 | $138,306 | 5 | $126,347 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 4 | $82,924 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 3 | $32,782 | 6 | $32,782 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 44 | $127,030 | 17 | $75,886 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 407 | $128,403 | 69 | $111,282 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 109 | $80,919 | 53 | $75,548 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 124 | $75,759 | 53 | $72,519 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 39 | $57,677 | 62 | $57,587 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 679 | $107,104 | 237 | $80,575 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Division II Independents |
| Baseball | Division II Independents |
| Track | Division II Independents |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Science, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, Other
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Mathematics Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Physics
Engineering Science
Engineering, Other
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Structural Engineering
Systems Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American Government and Politics (United States)
Anthropology
Area Studies, Other
Chinese Studies
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
French Language and Literature
History, General
History, Other
International Economics
International Relations and Affairs
International/Global Studies
Japanese Studies
Latin American Studies
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Political Science and Government, Other
Russian Studies
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
Mathematics, Other
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICINE
Medical Scientist (MS, PhD)
Medicine (MD)
Neuroscience
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Anatomy
Animal Physiology
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Biophysics
Chemical Physics
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other
Epidemiology
Geochemistry
Geology/Earth Science, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Microbiology, General
Molecular Biology
Neurobiology and Neurophysiology
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
Pathology/Experimental Pathology
Physical Sciences, Other
Physics, General
Physics, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Cognitive Science
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UC San Diego Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has hospital on campus NCAA athletic conference member
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