Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $15,265
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $46,042
- Average Net Price
- $11,750
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 32.9%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $17,198
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $15,566
- Books & Supplies
- $1,307
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $33,770
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $15,500
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $164/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 82.1%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 24.1%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 32.9%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $7,487 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $7,864 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $10,389 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $17,131 |
| $110,001+ | $28,113 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families pay far less than the $46,042 out-of-state sticker price at UC San Diego. The average net price is just $11,750, though this varies dramatically by income. Families making under $30,000 pay only $7,487 per year, while those earning over $110,000 pay $28,113. Over four years, that's a range from about $30,000 to $112,000 total. Even California residents face real costs since room and board adds $17,198 annually.
Graduates typically leave with $15,500 in debt, which translates to monthly payments of $164. That's quite manageable given the median earnings of $84,943 ten years after graduation. Only 24% of students take federal loans, suggesting many families can afford UC San Diego without heavy borrowing. The best deal goes to low-income California residents, who get access to a top research university for less than many students pay at community colleges.
Graduates typically leave with $15,500 in debt, which translates to monthly payments of $164. That's quite manageable given the median earnings of $84,943 ten years after graduation. Only 24% of students take federal loans, suggesting many families can afford UC San Diego without heavy borrowing. The best deal goes to low-income California residents, who get access to a top research university for less than many students pay at community colleges.
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