College Scorecard data · Updated August 17, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| University of California-San Diego (in-state) | $16,758 | — |
| CA average | $16,639 | +1% |
| National average | $18,082 | -7% |
In-state tuition at University of California-San Diego is $16,758 per year; out-of-state students pay $50,958.
University of California-San Diego in-state tuition is 1% above the CA average of $16,639.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; University of California-San Diego is 7% below that.
$16,758 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.