La Jolla, CA · Public university · City (large)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $14,906 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $44,978 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $16,710 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,175 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $35,274 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $15,069 | Average paid after grants and scholarships — an average, not a quote |
Across all students, the average paid here was $20,205 less than the sticker price — about 57% off, once grants and scholarships are counted. Individual awards vary enormously, and many students receive nothing at all.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-I |
| Men’s varsity sports (11) | Track & Field (60), Baseball (42), Rowing (41), Soccer (31), Water Polo (29), Swimming & Diving (26), Volleyball (22), Fencing (18), Basketball (16), Tennis (12), Golf (11) |
| Women’s varsity sports (10) | Track & Field (120), Rowing (47), Soccer (31), Swimming & Diving (26), Softball (25), Water Polo (24), Fencing (20), Volleyball (20), Basketball (16), Tennis (12) |
| Softball conference | Big West |
| Head softball coach | Nikki Palmer |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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