University of California-San Diego

Full cost of attendance · about $155,000 over 4 years

Top 1-2% of applicants based on academic excellence and leadership.

$20,000 a year · about $80,000 over 4 years

Incoming first-year non-resident students with strong academic records.

$10,000 a year · about $40,000 over 4 years

Enrolled members of federally recognized tribes admitted to UC San Diego. Must be considered a California resident for tuition purposes.

$10,000 a year · about $40,000 over 4 years

Incoming first-year from eligible San Diego or Imperial County high schools, or transfers from San Diego County community colleges. Family income must be below $80,000 with demonstrated financial need.

$10,000 a year · about $40,000 over 4 years

Entering first-year student from Hawaii, with preference for students majoring in science, math, or engineering.

$5,000 a year · about $20,000 over 4 years

Entering freshman or transfer student with demonstrated academic excellence. Both California residents and non-residents are eligible.

$5,000 a year · about $20,000 over 4 years

Entering students based on academic merit and financial need, with a preference for first-generation students.

$5,000 a year · about $20,000 over 4 years

Entering first-year student with outstanding academic achievement and demonstrated financial need.

$5,000 a year · about $20,000 over 4 years

Entering students with a demonstrated interest in the social sciences.

$5,000 a year · about $20,000 over 4 years

Graduates of San Diego or Imperial County high schools who are historically underrepresented and have financial need.

$5,000 a year · about $20,000 over 4 years

Entering students with academic merit, demonstrated financial need, and involvement in extracurricular and community activities.

Full tuition and fees

Family income below $100,000 and demonstrated financial need.

Full tuition and fees

Enrolled members of federally recognized Native American, American Indian, or Alaska Native tribes.

$3,000 a year · about $12,000 over 4 years

Outstanding entering first-year students from San Diego or Imperial County high schools.

$2,500 a year · about $10,000 over 4 years

First-generation college students from San Diego or Imperial County majoring in physical sciences or arts and humanities with financial need. Not receiving other privately funded UCSD scholarships.

$2,500 a year · about $10,000 over 4 years

Entering first-year graduates of UC San Diego Preuss School with community service and financial need.

$2,000 a year · about $8,000 over 4 years

Entering first-year students with financial need who were orphaned for at least 3 years prior to age 18. Must show evidence of status.

$2,000 a year · about $8,000 over 4 years

Pre-medical students planning a career as a physician, with financial need and full-time status.

$1,250 a year · about $5,000 over 4 years

Entering first-year, graduate of a San Diego County high school, financial need, first-generation college student, and community service/leadership.

$1,000 a year

Entering first-year student with an interest in communications.

$500 a year

Entering first-year students who graduated from a San Diego high school participating in the UC San Diego CREATE program.

$2,000 a year

Open to all UC San Diego enrolled undergraduate students. Requires a media submission (film production).

Full cost of attendance · about $155,000 over 4 years

Incoming first-year engineering students with exceptional academic and leadership potential.