University of California, San Diego
Admissions
Interested in attending University of California, San Diego?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of California, San Diego, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into University of California, San Diego?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, UC San Diego accepted 25% of applicants. We classify this as very selective.
In the most recent year, 125,297 people applied and 32,403 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of California, San Diego:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 21% ended up enrolling at University of California, San Diego, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into University of California, San Diego by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things UC San Diego considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Application Essay
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
Considered
- Class Rank
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Standardized Test Scores
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of California, San Diego?
Grades
Students who recently attended University of California, San Diego as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.86. 100% of freshmen who attended UC San Diego were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 100% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
UC San Diego is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to University of California, San Diego. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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