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University of California-San Diego — Cost & Aid Report 2025

Cost & aid 2025

University of California-San Diego is a public, doctoral / research institution in California. This report covers price, financial aid, debt, and return on investment from 2025 federal data.

Average net price (after aid)

$12,470

per year, all incomes

In-state tuition

$16,758

Out-of-state tuition

$50,958

Average net price

$12,470

Median grad debt

$15,500

Average net price by family income bracket

Family incomeNet price after aid
$0-30k$7,525
$30-48k$8,155
$48-75k$9,942
$75-110k$15,199
$110k+$28,785

Out of every 100 students — Pell grant

Out of every 100 students — Pell grant Receive Pell grant 34/100; Do not receive Pell 66/100
  • Receive Pell grant 34/100
  • Do not receive Pell 66/100

Out of every 100 students — federal loans

Out of every 100 students — federal loans Take federal loans 21/100; Do not take federal loans 79/100
  • Take federal loans 21/100
  • Do not take federal loans 79/100

Net price vs. 1,500 US institutions

Net price vs. 1,500 US institutions Distribution across 1500 institutions, binned into 30 buckets. This school: $12,470. Bottom 32% of 1,500 schools. $12,470 Bottom 32% of 1,500 schools $-914 $32,618 $66,150 $99,682
Net price of $12,470 sits in the 32nd percentile — cheaper than 69% of US institutions.

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