University of California - San Diego
Acceptance Rate Trend
SAT Score Range Trend
(middle 50% of admitted students)
| Year | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1170 | 1440 |
| 2018 | 1220 | 1460 |
| 2019 | 1300 | 1510 |
| 2020 | 1300 | 1510 |
| 2021 | 1250 | 1470 |
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👍 Great Fit If You Are:
STEM-driven researchers
if you're obsessed with solving biological, cognitive, or computational puzzles, UCSD is a haven.
Quiet high-achievers
if you don’t need noise to thrive and prefer focus over flash, this is your zone.
Med/PhD track thinkers
if you’re aiming for healthcare, academia, or biotech, UCSD builds serious foundations.
Global visionaries
if you want to study global politics, oceans, health, or development, UCSD connects disciplines well.
Laid-back intensity types
if you love balance: surf + science, freedom + depth, UCSD is your dual identity.
🚨 Not Ideal For:
Rah-rah school spirit seekers
sports, Greek life, and cheer squads aren’t UCSD’s cultural core.
Hyper-social extroverts
students tend to be independent and quieter, especially in STEM-heavy majors.
Prestige-only applicants
while elite in STEM, UCSD still flies under the radar outside academia.
Traditional campus lovers
the residential college system is unique but confusing to some.
Urban-energy chasers
San Diego is beautiful but low-key; this isn’t LA or New York.
☀️ Weather & Climate
spring
60-70°F (15-21°C)
Mild and pleasant
summer
65-75°F (18-24°C)
Warm and sunny
fall
60-75°F (15-24°C)
Mild and clear
winter
55-65°F (13-18°C)
Mild with some rain
Mediterranean climate with mild temperatures year-round
☀️Average 266 sunny days per year
👩🎓👨🎓 Demographics
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Nearby Areas
Vibrant urban area with a range of dining and entertainment options.