University of California, San Diego

Undergraduate application deadlines: Fall 2027 entry

• RD: November 30, 2026, applications open August 1, 2026. UC application deadline; submission window starts from October 1. Decision: From mid-March through the end of March.

Source: University admissions website · Checked: 2026-10-10

Undergraduate admissions data

• Fall 2025 entering class: 136,750 applicants, 39,054 admitted (28.6%).

Source: Common Data Set (reported by the university)

Cost of attendance

• 2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $77,102 (tuition and fees $50,958; housing and food $18,970; books and supplies $1,286; other expenses $5,888).
• Undergraduate application fee: $80.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

Frequently asked questions

What are the undergraduate application deadlines at University of California, San Diego for Fall 2027 entry?

RD: November 30, 2026, applications open August 1, 2026. UC application deadline; submission window starts from October 1. Decision: From mid-March through the end of March.

What is the admission rate at University of California, San Diego?

Fall 2025 entering class: 136,750 applicants, 39,054 admitted (28.6%).

How much does it cost to attend University of California, San Diego as an international undergraduate?

2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $77,102 (tuition and fees $50,958; housing and food $18,970; books and supplies $1,286; other expenses $5,888). Undergraduate application fee: $80.