<p>UCSD has a 10 percent cap. In 2012, they admitted about 7500 out-of-state students but didn’t reach that cap. The trend is to admit more each year. </p>
<p>Just keep in mind that while there are some excellent UC schools, they are still public schools. We live in San Diego and were told by the admissions staff that students should plan on taking another quarter or two… not so bad for instate… pretty pricey for out of state. I also know that UCSD students can struggle to get certain general eds completed before graduation due to availability.</p>
<p>If it’s location that is calling you (and being a local, I can absolutely understand the appeal) you might at least look at some of the private school options like USD, USC… there are a bunch in southern CA. If price isn’t an option though, then by all means apply. UCSD is a great school</p>