The Basics About UCSD
UCSD is a public institution that was founded in 1960. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 23,143, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 1976 acres. It utilizes a quarter-based academic calendar. UCSD's ranking in the 2011 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 35. Its in-state tuition is $11,306; out-of-state tuition is $34,185.
Overview: University of California--San Diego
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General Information
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Institutional Control:
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Public
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Year founded:
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1960
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Religious affiliation:
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N/A
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Academic calendar:
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quarter
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Fall 2009 Total number of undergraduates:
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23,143
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Setting:
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urban
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2009 Endowment:
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$552,077,000
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Fall Admissions
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Application deadline:
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11/30
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Application fee:
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$60
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Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
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38%
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Selectivity:
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most selective
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Expenses
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Costs:
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2010-2011 In-state: $11,306; Out-of-state: $34,185
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Student Life at UCSD
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University of California—San Diego lies alongside the Pacific Ocean in the La Jolla community of San Diego. The UCSD Tritons compete in 23 NCAA Division II sports, mainly in the California Collegiate Athletic Association. The school has more than 400 student clubs and organizations, and many students are active in Greek life on campus. All freshmen are guaranteed on-campus housing but are not required to live on campus. The campus has an aquarium, public museum, and the Large High Performance Outdoor Shake Table, which is one of the largest facilities in the country that tests structures’ ability to withstand simulated earthquakes.
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Other Facts About UCSD
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UCSD includes six undergraduate colleges and six graduate and professional schools. Its School of Medicine and Jacobs School of Engineering are highly ranked. UCSD is designated as a university with very high research activity by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. An annual event unique to UCSD is the Sun God Festival, which began in 1983, featuring daylong concerts by popular musicians, carnival activities, vendors, and student booths. UCSD is also known for its International House, wherein approximately 260 students from more than 30 countries live and learn together as a community. Notable UCSD alumni include Guy Tribble and Bill Atkinson, who created the first Apple Macintosh computer, and Mike Judge, a writer/director/producer who createdthe film Office Space and the TV series King of the Hill.
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Mission (as provided by the school)
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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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Applications: University of California--San Diego
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Regular Decision
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Application deadline:
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11/30
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Notification date:
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03/31
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Deadline for accepting admissions offers:
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June 1 (Fall)
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Early Decision
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Is an early decision plan offered?
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No
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Early decision deadline:
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N/A
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Early decision decision sent by:
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N/A
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Early Action
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Is an early action plan offered?
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No
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Early action deadline:
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N/A
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Early action decision sent by:
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N/A
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Application Fee
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Application fee:
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$60
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Is the application fee refundable?
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No
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Can the application fee be waived for students with financial need?
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Yes
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Is it possible to defer admission?
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No
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Application Formats
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Can applications be submitted via E-mail?
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No
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Electronic application URL:
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http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/
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Tuition and Room Deposits
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Tuition deposit:
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$100
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Is the tuition deposit refundable?
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Nonrefundable
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Room deposit:
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$500
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Is the room deposit refundable?
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Partially refundable
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Contact Information
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Admissions director:
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Mae W. Brown
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Admissions office phone number:
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(858) 534-4831
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Admissions E-mail:
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Requirements and Factors: University of California--San Diego
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Admission Requirements
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Admission interview?
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Neither required/recommended
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Campus visit?
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Recommended
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Off-campus interviews?
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are not available
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Does the school have an open admission policy?
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No
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Does the college use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions for first-time, first-year applicants?
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Yes
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Standardized tests?
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Either SAT or ACT required.
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ACT Writing test?
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ACT with writing required
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SAT/ACT scores must be received by:
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01/15
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SAT Subject Test scores must be received by:
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01/15
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High school completion requirement for admissions:
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High school diploma is required and GED is accepted
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General college-preparatory program?
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Require
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Academic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
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Rigor of secondary school record?
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Very Important
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Class rank?
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Not Considered
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Academic GPA?
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Very Important
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Standardized test scores?
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Very Important
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Application essay?
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Very Important
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Recommendations?
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Not Considered
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Nonacademic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
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Interview?
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Not Considered
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Extracurricular activities?
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Important
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Talent/ability?
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Important
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Character/personal qualities?
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Important
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Being a first-generation college student?
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Considered
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Alumni/ae relations?
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Not Considered
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Geographical residence?
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Considered
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State residency?
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Important
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Religious affiliation/commitment?
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Not Considered
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Race/ethnicity?
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Not Considered
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Volunteer work?
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Important
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Work experience?
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Considered
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Level of the applicant's interest?
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Not Considered
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Required High School Course Work
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High school units required in English:
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4
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High school units required in Foreign Languages:
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2
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High school units required in History:
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2
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High school units required in Mathematics:
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3
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High school units required in Science:
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2
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High school units required in Science Labs:
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2
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Total high school units required:
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16
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Recommended High School Course Work
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High school units recommended in English:
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4
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High school units recommended in Foreign languages:
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3
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High school units recommended in History:
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2
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High school units recommended in Mathematics:
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4
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High school units recommended in Science:
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3
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High school units recommended in Science Labs:
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3
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High school units recommended in academic electives:
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1
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Total high school units recommended:
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21
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Entering Class Statistics: University of California--San Diego
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Fall 2009 Selectivity
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Selectivity:
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most selective
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Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
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38%
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Early decision acceptance rate:
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N/A
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Early action acceptance rate:
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N/A
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Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students):
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38%
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Fall 2009 Applications, Acceptances, and Enrollments
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Number of applicants:
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47,046
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Number of applicants accepted:
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17,679
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Freshman enrollment for Fall 2009:
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3,749
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Percent of total enrolled incoming freshmen who been accepted under either early acceptance or early action:
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N/A
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Number of male applicants:
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21,725
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Number of male applicants accepted for Fall 2009:
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7,816
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Male freshman enrollment:
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1,695
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Number of female applicants:
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25,321
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Number of female applicants accepted Fall 2009:
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9,863
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Female freshman enrollment:
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2,054
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Fall 2009 Wait List
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Does the school have a waiting list?
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No
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Number of applicants placed on a waiting list:
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N/A
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Number of students on the wait list accepted:
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N/A
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Number of students enrolled from a waiting list:
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N/A
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Fall 2009 High School Rank
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Percent of first-year students submitting high school class standing:
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100%
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2009 Freshmen in top 10 percent of high school class:
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100%
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2009 Freshmen in top 25 percent of high school class:
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100%
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2009 Freshmen in top 50 percent of high school class:
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100%
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Fall 2009 High School GPA
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Percent of first-year students submitting high school GPA:
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100%
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Average high school GPA:
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4.0
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Fall 2009 Freshmen SAT Scores
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Percent of first-year students submitting SAT scores:
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99%
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SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range:
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540-660
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SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
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610-720
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SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range:
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560-680
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SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 700-800 range:
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14%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 600-699 range:
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42%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 500-599 range:
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32%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 400-499 range:
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11%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 300-399 range:
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1%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 200-299 range:
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0%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 700-800 range:
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33%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 600-699 range:
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44%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 500-599 range:
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17%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 400-499 range:
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6%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 300-399 range:
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0%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 200-299 range:
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0%
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Fall 2009 Freshmen ACT Scores
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Percent of first-year students submitting ACT score:s
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38%
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ACT English 25th-75th percentile range:
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N/A
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ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
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N/A
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ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range:
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24-30
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 30-36 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 24-29 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 18-23 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 12-17 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores below 6:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 30-36 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 24-29 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 18-23 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 12-17 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores below 6:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 30-36 range:
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33%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 24-29 range:
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47%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 18-23 range:
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19%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 12-17 range:
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1%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 6-11 range:
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0%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores below 6:
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0%
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Transfer Students: University of California--San Diego
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Deadlines
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Terms for which transfer students may apply for admission:
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Fall
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Application date for transfer students:
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November 30 (Fall)
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Admission decision sent:
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April 28 (Fall)
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Deadline for accepting admissions offers:
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June 1 (Fall)
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Requirements
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Do transfer applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply?
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Yes, 60
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Minimum required high school GPA:
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0
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Minimum required college GPA:
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2.4
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High school transcript?
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Recommended of some
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College transcript?
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Required of all
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Essay/personal statement?
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Required of all
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Admission interview?
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Not required
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Standardized test scores?
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Not required
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Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)?
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Required of all
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Lowest course grade that may be transferred for credit:
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0
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Maximum number of credit/courses that may be transferred:
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105 from a two-year school, 129 from a four-year school
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Is there a minimum number of credits needed to complete degree?
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0 credits for an associate degree, 68 credits for a bachelor's degree
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Transfer Student Application and Enrollment Statistics
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Total number of transfer students applying for Fall 2009:
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11,572
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Total number of transfer students accepted for Fall 2009:
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7,160
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Total number of transfer students enrolled for Fall 2009:
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1,942
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International Student Admissions: University of California--San Diego
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Deadlines and Requirements
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Application deadline:
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November 30 (Fall)
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Preapplication form required?
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No
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Separate application form required?
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No
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TOEFL
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TOEFL requirement?
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N/A
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May the TOEFL be submitted in place of the SAT or ACT?
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No
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Minimum TOEFL score required (paper test):
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550
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Minimum TOEFL score required (internet test):
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220
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Average TOEFL score (paper test):
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N/A
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Average TOEFL score (internet test):
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N/A
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