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Students
In-state
Out-of-state
Cost of Attendance :
$38,988

Installment Plan Available

Tuition & Fees :
$18,312
Room & Board :
$16,713
Books & Supplies :
$1,308
Other Expenses :
$2,490
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Email
finaid@ucsd.edu
Website
Financial Aid Website
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Application Process
Application Deadline
November 30
Award Notification
On a rolling basis beginning March 15
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid
Federal and Institutional Methodologies
Forms Required Cost
FAFSA Code is 001317 Free
Profile of 2023-24 Financial Aid
Profile of 2023-24 Financial Aid
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Freshman
Financial Aid Applicants
5,657 (81.0%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need
4,080 (72.1%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
3,919 (96.1%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
882 (22.5%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
84%
Average Award
$29,428
Need-Based Gift
Received by 3,724 (95.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $26,582
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 2,603 (66.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,038
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 81 (2.1%) of aid recipients
190 (2.7%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $13,435
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
21,905 (66.7%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need
17,957 (82.0%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
17,433 (97.1%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
4,448 (25.5%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
85%
Average Award
$28,620
Need-Based Gift
Received by 16,746 (96.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $25,843
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 10,899 (62.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,883
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 333 (1.9%) of aid recipients
1,220 (3.7%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $11,956
All Undergraduates
2024 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
37%
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$18,863
Financial Aid Programs
Financial Aid Programs
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Loans
Federal Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Plus Loans
State Loans
Available
Other Loans
College/University Loans
Alternative Loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants
SEOG
State scholarships
Institutional scholarships
Private scholarships
TEACH Grants
Non-Need-Based Available
None
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
Biological Sciences
Business
Communication
Computer Science
Engineering/Technologies
Mathematics
Physical Sciences
Premedicine
Social Sciences
Number of Awards
Not reported
Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
Art/Fine Arts
Cinema/Film/Broadcasting
Creative Writing
Dance
Journalism/Publications
Music
Performing Arts
Theater/Drama
Number of Awards
Not reported
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
Community Service
Leadership
Memberships
Number of Awards
Not reported
Special Characteristics Award Areas
First-Generation College Students
Handicapped Students
Veterans' Children
Number of Awards
Not reported
Employment
Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available
other work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
Not reported
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