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University of California - San Diego
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  • LA JOLLA, CA
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University of California SystemUniversity of California - San Diego
#17 in Top Public Universities in America
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    University of California - San Diego Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for UCSD?

    UC San Diego admissions is selective with an acceptance rate of 37%. Students that get into UC San Diego have an average SAT score between 1270-1480 or an average ACT score of 28-34. The regular admissions application deadline for UC San Diego is November 30.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    37%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    Total Applicants
    100,062
    SAT Range
    1270-1480
    SAT Reading
    620-710
    SAT Math
    650-770
    Students Submitting SAT
    89%
    ACT Range
    28-34
    ACT English
    26-35
    ACT Math
    27-33
    ACT Writing
    Students Submitting ACT
    34%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    November 30
    Early Decision Deadline
    Early Action Deadline
    Offers Early Decision
    No
    Offers Early Action
    No
    Application Fee
    $70
    Application Website
    admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.html
    Accepts Common App
    Accepts Coalition App
    No

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Required
    • High School Rank
      Neither required nor recommended
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Required
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Neither required nor recommended
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