#14
World rank
34%
Acceptance rate
1971
Established
17,097
Students
Private (Not for Profit)
Type
Careers & placements
UC San Diego has a strong reputation for graduate outcomes, with many students going on to work for top companies in their field.
Top employers include Google, Microsoft, IBM, and NASA.
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