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Paying for UC San Diego

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what UC San Diego actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Free tuition at UC San Diego for families earning under $80,000 a year. UC Blue and Gold Plan covers systemwide tuition for CA residents with family income under $80k; no loan requirement for qualifying students.

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run UC San Diego's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$7,800/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$10,500/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$15,200/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$21,500/yr after aid
$110k+$28,800/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$42,474
In-state tuition$14,312
Out-of-state tuition$44,066
Room & board$19,629
Average net price$19,500
Students on aid57%
Financial needDoes not meet full need for everyone
International studentsLimited aid for international students, mostly merit

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