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Location: La Jolla, CA
In-State Tuition:$8,062
Out-of-State Tuition:$28,083
Student Body Size: 22,205
Admission Difficulty: Average
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Posted on Parking by hitoyzx

It's about $780 a year...

"It's about $780 a year or $550 for three quarters for the permit now."

Posted on 5/11/2009

Posted on Overall Experience by franksmith

My biggest problem with UCSD...

"My biggest problem with UCSD overall is that it can be an amazing school for one individual and an absolute nightmare for the next. It is a huge mixed bag, and often people tend to be having either the time of their life or..."

Posted on 4/6/2009

Posted on Overall Experience by jasonlee576

It's a pretty chill college...

"It's a pretty chill college with relatively few serious problems. Of course, given the sheer number of students at UCSD, there are going to be challenges in establishing close relationships with fellow students and faculty...."

Posted on 3/23/2009

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Posted on Campus Housing by Anonymous

Dorms are okay—kind of small,...

"Dorms are okay—kind of small, but livable. I got into the on-campus apartments. It depends what college you’re in."

Posted on 11/19/2008

Posted on Local Atmosphere by Anonymous

La Jolla is not a college...

"La Jolla is not a college town. The beach is close, so that’s nice, but most of the fun stuff to do is kind of far. San Diego is great—there are tons of different things to do."

Posted on 11/19/2008

Posted on Academics by Anonymous

For every excellent professor...

"For every excellent professor that I’ve had at UCSD, and I’ve probably had a handful, there are lots of inadequate ones that shouldn’t even be teaching. They’re at UCSD to do research and teach to kill time, and it sucks for..."

Posted on 5/15/2009

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