University of California-San Diego Admissions Information

25%
Acceptance Rate
$80
Application Fee
130,771
Total Applicants
22%
Yield Rate

Admissions Overview

The admission process at University of California-San Diego has a 25% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $80. University of California-San Diego has test requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.

Selectivity

25%

Selective

Application Volume

130,771

Total Applicants

Enrollment Yield

22%

Students who enroll

Admission Requirements

The admission process at University of California-San Diego has a 25% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $80. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at University of California-San Diego evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.

Testing Policy

Test Required

Standardized test scores are required for admission

Application Cost

$80

Non-refundable application fee

Complete Application Requirements

Required for Admission

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High School Transcript
Required
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High School GPA
Required
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English Proficiency Test
Required
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Letters of Recommendation
Required

Not Considered for Admission

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Standardized Test Scores
Not Considered
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Personal Statement/Essay
Not Considered
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High School Class Rank
Not Considered
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Work Experience
Not Considered
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Legacy Status
Not Considered
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Other Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not Considered

Note: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.

Admission Statistics

130,771 students applied to UCSD. Of those, 25% were accepted (32,062 students). Of these 32,062 accepted students, 7,005 chose to enroll.

130,771

Total Applicants

32,062

Students Admitted

7,005

Students Enrolled

25%

Acceptance Rate

Admission Funnel

Applied
130,771
Admitted
32,062
Enrolled
7,005
University of California-San Diego - Admissions