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When is the best time to visit University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)?

Visiting University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego) depends on a number of factors, including the season, your schedule, and a lot of uncontrollable variables. We recommend you visit University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego) twice if you’re serious about enrolling – at least one visit should be when students are on campus and school is in session. Be sure to take note of the town of La Jolla as well. Remember that La Jolla is also catering to 26584 students, so think critically about whether the community would feel too big or too small for your personal liking.

Where do families stay when they visit University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)?

The University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego) admissions office likely has a list of accommodations they recommend. In addition to that list, consult the CampusReel VR feature to explore hotels nearby in La Jolla. For your convenience, below is a list of hotels to consider and that you can also preview in CampusReel VR.

Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego State University Area at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley Stadium at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego La Jolla at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Hotel Indigo San Diego-Gaslamp Quarter at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Hilton San Diego Bayfront at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Sorrento Valley at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Best Western Seven Seas at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
San Diego Marriott La Jolla at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Handlery Hotel San Diego at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Hilton San Diego Mission Valley at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Horton Grand Hotel at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley/Hotel Circle at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Kings Inn San Diego at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Four Points by Sheraton San Diego at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Diego - Mission Valley at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Downtown/Bayside at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Bahia Resort Hotel at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Harborview Inn & Suites at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Kimpton Hotel Palomar San Diego at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Days Inn San Diego Hotel Circle Near SeaWorld at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Humphreys Half Moon Inn at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Best Western San Diego/Miramar Hotel at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa And Marina at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Hilton San Diego/Del Mar at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Kona Kai Resort & Spa at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Pacifica Hotel at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Found Hotel San Diego at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Pacific Inn Hotel & Suites at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Sheraton La Jolla Hotel at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
San Diego Marriott Del Mar at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Ramada Gaslamp Convention Center at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Holiday Inn Express Mira Mesa-San Diego at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Paradise Point Resort & Spa at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
San Diego Marriott Mission Valley at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego/Rancho Bernardo at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Wyndham Garden San Diego near SeaWorld at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Four Points by Sheraton San Diego Downtown Little Italy at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Holiday Inn San Diego - Bayside at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Cosmopolitan Hotel and Restaurant at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Comfort Inn & Suites San Diego - Zoo SeaWorld Area at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
PB Surf Beachside Inn at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
HI San Diego Downtown at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)

What do families do in La Jolla when they visit University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)?

It depends but there are a variety of activities and things to do in and around La Jolla. We recommend using the virtual immersion tab on CampusReel to take a tour at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego) and see for yourself how the student make use of La Jolla.

What buildings should I look at when I visit University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)?

For your convenience, below is a list of all buildings that you can visit from CampusReel. We encourage you to compare you experience of the buildings on CampusReel with your in-person visit if you decide to take one.

Berkeley at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
9500 Gilman Dr at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Warren Field at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
The Village at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Rocklin High School at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Sixth College Apartments at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Geisel Library at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Revelle College at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
University of California San Diego at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Jamba Juice City Heights Retail Village at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
RIMAC Arena at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Computer Science and Engineering Building (EBU3B) at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
Center Hall at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)
64 Degrees at University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego)

Check out these related virtual tours:

Visit to California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Visit to California State University-Fullerton (CSUF)
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Visit to UC Irvine

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Is a 3.9 GPA good for UCSD? ›

The average high school GPA for admitted students at UCSD is 4.08 on a 4.0 scale. (You can calculate your high school a GPA here.) This is a very competitive GPA, and UCSD is clearly accepting students at the top of their high school class.

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What are the odds of getting into UCSD? ›

The acceptance rate at UCSD is 30.2%.

In other words, of 100 students who apply, 30 are admitted. This means the school is quite selective. If you have strong academic scores, you have a great shot at getting in.

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Is it harder to get into UCSD or SDSU? ›

Is University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego) or San Diego State University (SDSU) Harder to get into? Which school is easier to get into? If you're looking at acceptance rate alone, then University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego) is more difficult to get into.

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Is it hard getting into UCSD? ›

For every 100 applicants, 30 are admitted. This means the school is very selective. If you meet UCSD's requirements for GPA, SAT/ACT scores, and other components of the application, you have a great shot at getting in.

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Is a 3.9 GPA OK for Harvard? ›

The average GPA among successful applications at Harvard is 4.2 weighted and 3.9 – 4.0 unweighted.

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Can I get into UCLA with a 3.85 GPA? ›

You should also have a 3.9 GPA or higher. If your GPA is lower than this, you need to compensate with a higher SAT/ACT score. For a school as selective as UCLA, you'll also need to impress them with the rest of your application.

What is the most accepted major at UCSD? ›

Most Popular Majors

Biology. 738 Graduates.
Cognitive Science. 699 Graduates.
International Studies. 585 Graduates.
Computer Science. 537 Graduates.
Political Science and Government. 453 Graduates.
Economics. 436 Graduates.
Psychology. 351 Graduates.
Computational and Applied Mathematics. 349 Graduates.

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What is the easiest major to get into UCSD? ›

10 Easiest Majors to Transfer into UC San Diego

	MAJOR	ADMIT RATE
1.	Interdisciplinary: Computers & the Arts	75%
2.	Linguistics: Cognition and Language	70%
3.	Undeclared	92%
4.	Management Science	54%

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Is UCSD considered prestigious? ›

With applications to UCSD admissions increasing each year, it's clear that UC San Diego is considered one of the more prestigious universities in the nation. The number and quality of UCSD majors and minors contribute to UCSD's reputation. The total UCSD enrollment is approximately 35,000 students.

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Which UC is hardest to get into? ›

Based on numbers alone, the hardest UC to get into is UCLA, followed by UC Berkeley.

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Is UCSD a Tier 1 school? ›

The second tier is UCSB, UCSD, UC Davis, and UC Irvine.

Non-UC colleges that would be in this tier include Boston University, Tulane University, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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Is it harder to get into UCLA or UCSD? ›

It is harder to admit to UCLA than UCSD. UCLA has more students with 46,116 students while UCSD has 41,885 students. UCLA has a lower number of students per faculty with 18 to 1 while UCSD's ratio is 19 to 1. UCLA has more full-time faculties with 4,153 faculties while UCSD has 2,799 full-time faculties.

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Is it harder to get into UCSD or UC Davis? ›

Which school is easier to get into? If you're looking at acceptance rate alone, then University of California-San Diego (UC San Diego) is more difficult to get into.

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What is the hardest college in UCSD? ›

Revelle is characterized as hell on Earth. It's regarded as the college with the hardest GE requirements, and is deserving to be the "Ravenclaw" of the campus. Those who are math/science oriented should choose this college because of the breadth they offer. Nonetheless, they are one of the most spirited colleges.

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Is it worth it to go to UCSD? ›

The University of California San Diego is one of the nation's best colleges for students seeking a great education with excellent career preparation at an affordable cost, according to the Princeton Review's Best Value Colleges for 2023 ranking.

GPA and test scores of middle 25%-75% students
High School GPA	4.03 - 4.28
ACT Composite Score	26 - 31
ACT English Language Arts	28 - 34
SAT Evidence Based Reading & Writing	640 - 730