UC San Diego (UCSD) is a public research university in La Jolla, California. It was established in 1960 and has since grown into one of the leading research universities in the United States.
Student Body
As of Fall 2022, UCSD has a total enrollment of 42,484 students. This includes 29,287 undergraduate students and 13,197 graduate students.
The student body is highly diverse, with students from all 50 states and over 100 countries.
Gender
- Male: 48%
- Female: 52%
Race/Ethnicity
- White: 32.3%
- Asian/Pacific Islander: 44.7%
- Hispanic: 20.1%
- Black: 3.8%
- American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.7%
International Students
- 14.9% of UCSD students are international students.
- The top 5 countries of origin for international students are China, India, South Korea, Taiwan, and Canada.
Faculty
UCSD has a total of 1,978 faculty members. This includes 1,240 tenure-track faculty and 738 non-tenure-track faculty.
The faculty is highly accomplished, with many members being recipients of prestigious awards and grants.
Gender
- Male: 62%
- Female: 38%
Race/Ethnicity
- White: 55.4%
- Asian/Pacific Islander: 24.6%
- Hispanic: 12.5%
- Black: 4.3%
- American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.9%
Staff
UCSD has a total of 11,033 staff members. This includes 7,443 staff members in academic departments and 3,590 staff members in administrative departments.
The staff is responsible for providing a wide range of services to students, faculty, and staff.
Gender
- Male: 44%
- Female: 56%
Race/Ethnicity
- White: 52.1%
- Asian/Pacific Islander: 28.4%
- Hispanic: 14.8%
- Black: 3.1%
- American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.0%
