FEATURED COLLEGE

University of California, San Diego

La Jolla, CA · West Coast

STEM powerhouse

US #28

A world-class institution for biological and marine sciences, this strong science and engineering school sits by the sea in San Diego and has a large Chinese student community.

National rank

#28

Acceptance rate

24.7%

SAT middle range

1360 – 1530

TOEFL minimum

100+

Tuition (yr)

$46,374

Undergraduates

33,100

International students

13%

Type

Public

Application requirements (2026-27 cycle)

Test-Blind

Early round

No early round

Regular Decision (RD)

11/30

Supplemental essays

UC PIQs: choose 4 of 8 prompts, 350 words each

⚠ The UC system does not consider SAT/ACT at all

ⓘ Applies via the UC application system, not Common App

Deadlines reflect recent typical dates and can shift slightly each year — always confirm on the school's official site before submitting.

Strong majors

BiologyComputer ScienceCognitive ScienceEconomicsBioengineering

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