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University of California–San Diego

Mission

Address

9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92093

Website

http://www.ucsd.edu/

Admissions E-mail

admissionsinfo@ucsd.edu

School Mission

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Nestled along the Pacific Ocean on 1, 200 acres of magnificent coastal woodland, the University of California, San Diego is a powerful magnet for those seeking scholarly pursuits at the frontiers of education and research. In just four decades, this young campus has rapidly risen in status to become one of the top ranked research universities in the nation. UCSD, with its six unique undergraduate colleges, each offering personalized student opportunities and services and distinct educational philosophies, has become one of the most popular campuses in the nation, receiving more than 40, 000 freshman applications each year.

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