UCSD

UCSD is a public university located in northern La Jolla. With about 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students, it is the second-largest four-year college in San Diego County. UCSD is respected as a world leader in scientific research, and the U.S. News & World Report recently ranked it as having 8th-best public undergraduate program in the nation. Its alumni often go on to hold prominent positions in scientific academia or San Diego’s prosperous tech industry.

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The crown jewel of UCSD is the Geisel Library, an iconic eight-story complex named for acclaimed children’s author Dr. Seuss. Students who need a break from studying can hang out at the recently expanded Price Center, which features a variety of restaurants and other activities. Campus culture is enlivened by an array of social clubs, plus annual traditions like the Pumpkin Drop in October and the Sun God Festival in May. Students can also play sports and catch the occasional concert at the RIMAC Field and Arena, surf and sunbathe at the beach (under a mile away), spend a night at the theater with the on-campus La Jolla Playhouse, or root for their UCSD Triton sports teams. The La Jolla Village and UTC Malls are also close by to the south and southeast.

Students who live off-campus tend to favor the relatively cheap condos and apartments of La Jolla Village to the south. University City to the east is another popular choice. Both retain a vibrant, youthful atmosphere due to their proximity to the university. By Gary Kent

Jacobs School of Engineering One aspect that makes UCSD unique is its division into six different undergraduate colleges: Revelle, Muir, Marshall, Warren, Roosevelt, and Sixth. While they share the same campus, each has its own housing and a unique academic focus—from the history and literature of Revelle to the art and technology of Sixth.

UCSD also has several affiliated schools and graduate programs, including the Preuss School, a prestigious charter high school perfect for aspiring UCSD students. Here are just some of the other programs:

Jacobs School of Engineering
Rady School of Management
San Diego Supercomputer Center
Scaggs School of Pharmacy
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
UCSD School of Medicine

Price Center courtyard On campus, Price Center is the most prominent spot to dine and shop for essentials. With well over a dozen restaurants in the food court, plus UCSD Bookstore and the well-stocked Sunshine Market, students always have the essentials at their fingertips.

Two adjacent shopping centers in La Jolla Village just to the south offer a wide selection of additional shopping and dining. UTC Mall to the east and the Village to the southwest are more upscale options for those willing to travel further.