This is a snapshot of the admitted freshman class for fall 2019.
Please be cautious in drawing conclusions from this information. Use it as a general guide to selectivity andnotas a predictor of your chance for admission to UCLA.
FAQs
How do you know if you are in the top 9 percent UC? ›
If your total number of A-G courses is equal to or greater than the number of A-G courses listed in the index for your GPA, then you're in the top 9%.
Which UC questions should I answer? ›You must respond to only 4 of the 8 questions. Each response is limited to a maximum of 350 words. Which questions you choose to answer is entirely up to you. However, you should select questions that are most relevant to your experience and that best reflect your individual circ*mstances.
What is the 9% UC rule? ›All seniors graduating from California high schools who are in the top 9% statewide will be guaranteed acceptance to one UC campus (Merced).
Can I get into UCLA with a 3.5 GPA? ›Academic Preparation
The average GPA of admitted transfer students is above 3.5 and admitted students have completed most or all major preparatory courses. We give highest priority to applicants from California community colleges and other UC campuses.
1) UCLA. It should come as no surprise that UCLA tops the list. With the lowest number of admitted students in the bustling metropolis of Los Angeles, UCLA has rigorous admissions standards.
What is the easiest UC school to get into? ›Easiest UC Schools to Get Into
Even if UCLA and Berkeley are reaches, there's still hope of attending a UC school. The easiest UC schools to get into include UC Santa Cruz, UC Riverside, and UC Merced, all of which have acceptance rates over 50%.
Apply to more than one UC campus.
This will significantly increase their chances of being admitted into the UC system. While they may not get into their first choice, all of our campuses — without exception — provide outstanding opportunities for them to learn and grow.
UC campuses do not compare offers. They don't talk to each other about their applicants or decisions. They also don't assume anything about your financial status or your relative interest in one campus or another based on your participation in the ELC consideration process.
What do UC admission officers look for? ›Special talents, achievements and awards in a particular field, such as visual and performing arts, communication or athletic endeavors; special skills, such as demonstrated written and oral proficiency in other languages; special interests, such as intensive study and exploration of other cultures; experiences that ...
Do UC's look at freshman grades? ›UCs do look at courses you take in freshman and senior years; the grades and rigor of your coursework are considered in context of your overall curriculum. But freshman and senior year grades are NOT included in the GPA calculation.
Can I get into a UC with a 3.6 GPA? ›
UC has a specific way to calculate the grade point average (GPA) it requires for admission. California applicants must earn at least a 3.0 GPA and nonresidents must earn a minimum 3.4 GPA in all A-G or college-preparatory courses to meet this requirement.
Do UCs look at senior year grades? ›UCs do look at the courses you take in senior year and take the rigor into consideration when evaluating you for admission; but as long as you maintain satisfactory grades (typically an unweighted B average, with no non-passing grades, is sufficient), your performance in your senior year courses will NOT affect your ...
What is the lowest GPA UCLA will accept? ›Grade-Point Average Requirement
California residents are eligible for admission to the University of California with a 3.0 grade-point average; nonresidents are eligible with a 3.4 GPA. Minimum eligibility does not guarantee admission to UCLA.
Statistics About Admitted Freshman Students
| Applicants | Admits | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 145,910 | 12,737 |
| The College | 95,967 | 10,420 |
| Samueli School of Engineering | 35,419 | 1,747 |
| School of Theater, Film & Television | 3,825 | 123 |
You'll need straight As in all your classes to compete with other applicants since the average unweighted GPA of students admitted into UCLA is a 4.0. You'll also probably need to take AP or IB classes to show that you can do well at advanced coursework., especially if your GPA is below the average.
How do I know if I am in the top 10% of my class? ›Schools calculate a student's class rank by taking their GPA and assessing it in relation to individuals from the same graduating class. If your grade has 100 students, and your GPA is better than 90 of them, then you are ranked number 10 and you're in the top 10 percent of your graduating class.
How do I know if I am top of my class? ›Your class rank is determined by comparing your GPA to the GPA of people in the same grade as you. So, if you are a junior and your high school has 500 juniors, each of them will receive a number, 1-500, with the person who has the highest GPA ranked #1.
What does it mean to be in the top 10% of the class? ›Your school may also report your percentile: whether you are in the top 5 percent, top 10 percent, top 25 percent, and so on. If you're in the top 10 percent, your GPA is higher than the GPA of 90 percent of your classmates.
How to check elc status? ›Students can log in to My UC Application after they have submitted their UC admission application to check to see if they have been designated as ELC.