University of California San Diego

By Robert DeMario

http://ucsd.edu/

Location

Located in La Jolla. Urban/Suburban area. Close to the ocean.

Size

29,324 Students 53,455 Freshmen

Enrolled

Environment

Co-ed No religious affiliation Size of nearest city – La Jolla: 42,000 people Many diverse types of communities to join and

activities to be a part of. Multiple colleges form UCSD.

Admission Requirements

A-G Requirements 3.0 GPA Minimum, Average GPA 4.09 410 on UC Score Total

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Expenses

Financial Aid

• There are multiple scholarship programs.

• Financial aid is given out based on need.

• Price – Expectations to pay = Aid

• Dining Dollars

Housing

• Cable TV

• Computer Network

• Housekeeping and maintenance

• Off Campus housing

• Summer Housing

Facilities

• Study spots

• Library and Bookstore

• Crafts center

• Price center – Main area (Dining, Stores, etc.)

• University centers host concerts and plays.

• Lounges to relax

Activities

Many clubs

• Recreational clubs

• Sports clubs

• Student government

Sports

• Intramurals

• Outdoor activities, martial arts, etc.

Campus Visits

The Triton Tour 90-minute walking tour Monday through Saturday

School Group Tours

Tours for the Public walking or bus ours available

Academics

• Multi-school system.

• Many science schools, some art and management schools.

• My major is offered, engineering, Jacobs school of Engineering.