University of California-San Diego admissions
La Jolla, CA
University of California-San Diego acceptance rate
26.7%
35,917 of 134,450 applicants were admitted in the 2024 cycle (U.S. Dept. of Education IPEDS data).
Selective. With a rate like this, University of California-San Diego is a target or reach depending on how your profile compares with admitted students.
Key numbers
- Yield: 20% of admitted students enrolled (7,330 of 35,917).
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Common questions about University of California-San Diego
What is the acceptance rate at University of California-San Diego?
University of California-San Diego admitted 26.7% of applicants (35,917 of 134,450) in the 2024 admissions cycle, according to U.S. Department of Education IPEDS data.
How many admitted students enroll at University of California-San Diego?
7,330 of the 35,917 admitted students enrolled, a yield of 20%. Yield is the share of admitted students who choose to attend.
How do you compare at University of California-San Diego?
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