Monday, February 08, 2010

Best Colleges 2010

University of California--San Diego

Work 9500 Gilman Drive La Jolla, CA 92093
Work(858) 534-4831
Web site: http://www.ucsd.edu/
  • 35Rank
  • 62Score
Tier 1
College Category:
National Universities

Overview : University of California--San Diego

General Information  
Institutional Control: Public
Year founded: 1960
Religious affiliation: N/A
Academic calendar: quarter
Total number of undergraduates: 22,518
Setting: urban
Endowment: $673,443,000
Fall Admissions  
Application deadline: 11/30
Application fee: $60
Fall 2008 Acceptance rate: 41.6%
Selectivity: most selective
Expenses  
Costs: 2009-2010 In-state: $8,798; Out-of-state: $30,819
Mission  
School mission: Nestled along the Pacific Ocean on 1,200 acres of magnificent coastal woodland, the University of California, San Diego is a powerful magnet for those seeking scholarly pursuits at the frontiers of education and research. In just four decades, this young campus has rapidly risen in status to become one of the top ranked research universities in the nation. UCSD, with its six unique undergraduate colleges, each offering personalized student opportunities and services and distinct educational philosophies, has become one of the most popular campuses in the nation, receiving more than 45,000 freshman applications each year.

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