UC San Diego tuition and cost
Tuition and fees at UC San Diego are $17,337 a year for California residents and $54,939 for out-of-state students in 2025–26. After grants and scholarships, students paid an average of $14,794 in 2024–25.
- $17,337in-state tuition and fees, 2025–26
- $54,939out-of-state tuition and fees, 2025–26
- $41,664full cost of attendance for in-state students, 2024–25
- $14,794average net price after grants, 2024–25
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, release of October 15, 2026. Cost of attendance includes tuition, fees, housing, food, books and other expenses.
What families paid, by income
The average net price is what full-time first-year students paying in-state tuition who received federal aid paid after grants. It depends heavily on family income. Families earning under $30,000 paid $9,229.
| Family income | Average net price, 2024–25 |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $9,229 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $9,965 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $12,147 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $17,235 |
| $110,001+ | $32,338 |
Net price by family income for students who received Title IV federal aid. Source: College Scorecard.
For an estimate based on your own family's finances, use the official UCSD net price calculator. Colleges must provide one, and it is more precise than any average.
After graduation
- 86% of students finished their degree within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Graduates who borrowed left with a median federal debt of $13,000.
- Former students earned a median of $96,197 a year, ten years after starting (in 2024 dollars).
Source: College Scorecard. Earnings cover students who received federal aid.