All cost and earnings data are from official government sources, namely IPEDS and College Scorecard. They represent averages: pricing is individual, and earnings are never guaranteed.
Location
San Diego, California
School type
Public
School size
39,053
Setting
Urban
Campus type
Traditional
The net cost of college, and the potential size of your financial aid package, depend on individual circumstances. The numbers here represent averages as disclosed by government sources, namely IPEDS and College Scorecard.
Total $32,110
Total $43,990
43%
$12,956/year
The average net price shown by income level for all students that receive Title IV aid. Calculated by deducting the average grant and scholarship aid from tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Limited to first-time, full-time students. Public institution figures are calculated using in-state tuition figures.
Admissions data, which may change from year to year, is taken from official government sources, namely IPEDS and College Scorecard.
39%
Extremely selective: fewer than 10% of applicants accepted
Very selective: between 10% and <25% accepted
Selective: between 25% and <50% accepted
Moderately inclusive: between 50% and <75% accepted
Very inclusive: between 75% and 99% accepted
Not considered
Enrollment and demographic information, etc. is taken from official government sources, namely IPEDS and College Scorecard. It may change from year to year.
Total enrollment
39,053
Campus location
City: Large
Athletic conference
Mountain West Conference
Athletic division
I
Nickname
Aztecs
Our college rankings are based on cost and earnings data from official government sources, namely IPEDS and College Scorecard. These figures represent averages: costs are individual, and earnings are never guaranteed. Read more about our ranking formula on the Degreechoices methodology page.
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