UC San Diego
Sun. Sea. Surfing. Our campus at UC San Diego has plenty of obvious charms.
But you’ll also find one of the world’s leading research universities—second in the world, to be exact—and over 130 undergraduate courses across five disciplines.
San Diego puts a different spin on what it means to be a university. It’s not just about your subject, but what you choose to focus on. There are eight colleges in total, each with its own theme and educational requirements. Students get to make their own choice, and see where they fit.
There’s an impressive and award-winning faculty too, including Five Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, Fields Medal winners, Tony winners, Oscar winners...
The weather is incredible. The facilities are world-class. You’re sure to be swept away by life at UC San Diego.
First-year admit stats
Applicants: 134,444
Admits: 35,984
Overall admit rate: 26.8%
Transfer admit stats
Applicants: 22,488
Admits: 12,298
Overall admit rate: 54.7%
Admissions contact information
UC San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92093
(858) 534-2230
Office of Admissions
Student Services Center, 1st Floor
(858) 534-4831
TTY: (858) 822-1699
Recorded information (858) 822-5669
admissionsreply@ucsd.edu
More campus contacts
Early Childhood Education Center
MC 0962, 9500 Gilman Drive
(858) 246-0900
Financial Aid Office
Student Services Center, 3rd Floor
(858) 534-4480
finaid@ucsd.edu
Housing
housinginfo@ucsd.edu
International Admissions Specialists
(858) 534-4831
infointernational@ucsd.edu
Office for Students With Disabilities
Building 202, University Center
Voice: (858) 534-4382
TTY: (858) 534-9709
Registrar
Student Services Center, 2nd Floor
(858) 534-3150
registrar@ucsd.edu
Residence Deputy
(858) 534-3150
residencedeputy@ucsd.edu
Tour Information and Reservations
Student Services Center, 1st Floor
(858) 822-4750
campustours@ucsd.edu
Veterans Information
(858) 534-4831
veteransinfo@ad.ucsd.edu