University of California, San Diego is a public, state institution in the suburb of La Jolla, California. UC San Diego was founded in 1959. The college enrolls around 41,368 students a year, including 33,343 undergrads.
UC San Diego Acceptance Rate
It is very difficult to get into UC San Diego. In 2022, UC San Diego accepted 34% of applicants. Out of 118,410 applications received in 2022, 40,629 students were offered admission.
University of California, San Diego Admissions Facts At-A-Glance |
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Overall Acceptance Rate |
34% |
Early Decision Acceptance Rate |
ED not offered |
Early Action Acceptance Rate |
EA not offered |
Test Optional |
May require tests |
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