In the previous academic year, the University of California's nine campuses saw a staggering 210,840 applicants, a leap from the 203,700 and 172,099 in the two years before that. UCLA took the majority share with 149,779 applications. Now, with the application data for this year already out, there's been a minor dip, with UCLA receiving 145,882 applications from aspiring freshmen. As we hold our breath, let's delve into the recent trends in UCLA acceptance rates.
THE ACCEPTANCE LANDSCAPE AT UCLA
Sitting proudly at the top spot among Public Schools and ranked 20th among National Universities by U.S. News and World Report (sharing both ranks with its fellow UC campus, Berkeley), UCLA has continuously been a desirable and budget-friendly choice for California residents across all economic tiers. The projected in-state tuition fee for the upcoming academic year is $13,225, with nearly half of all undergraduates exempt from tuition fees.
COMPARING IN-STATE AND OUT-OF-STATE APPLICATIONS
Given these figures, it's hardly surprising that out of the 145,882 freshman applications for the Class of 2027, a hefty 62%, or 90,747 applications, originated from Californian locals. This marks a slight drop from the Class of 2026 data, which showcased an 8% rise in in-state applications from the Class of 2025, which itself saw a 23% uptick from the previous year. The spike was fueled by the "test-blind" policies during the pandemic year and the court case that led to their demise. With nearly 100,000 applications from in-state students, UCLA stands as the most sought-after UC campus.
Applications from out-of-state mirrored this uptick during the pandemic years, initially escalating from 23,016 to 33,383, a significant 45% increase between the 2019-20 and 2020-21 application periods, and then to 34,627 for the Class of 2026. The number of out-of-state applications for the Class of 2027 settled at 33,066. As for international applicants, the count rose from 17,944 to 23,608 applications between the Classes of 2024 and 2026, only to taper off slightly to 22,069 for the Class of 2027.
UCLA'S ACCEPTANCE RATE - A SNAPSHOT
Lately, UCLA has seen an impressive surge in the number of applications, pushing its acceptance rate to below 10%. For the Class of 2026, only 8.56% of applicants received the green light, an unparalleled rate. Comparatively, Berkeley, tied with UCLA for the top Public School spot, managed to maintain a double-digit acceptance rate, despite a similar influx of applications due to the pandemic. As we look towards the Class of 2027, it'll be interesting to see if the scales tip further.
BREAKDOWN OF ACCEPTANCE RATES PER SCHOOL AT UCLA
Though the aggregate acceptance rate for UCLA's Class of 2026 stands at 8.56%, each individual school within the university has its unique rate. For instance, the School of Nursing admitted just 1% of applicants for this class, the School of Theater, Film, and Television accepted 3%, the School of the Arts and Architecture 5%, the Henry Samueli School of Engineering 6%, the College of Letters and Science 10%, and the Herb Alpert School of Music a more considerable 19%.
DECODING UCLA'S ADMISSIONS
UCLA's admission process is a complex one, shaped by thirteen different criteria, ranging from a student's academic history and personal qualities to their potential contributions to campus life (socially, intellectually, and creatively) and any challenges they may have overcome. Notably, admission to several of UCLA’s schools hinges on additional, school-specific requirements. The end goal? To identify and admit promising candidates who are poised to make significant contributions to California and take on leadership roles across various sectors, from research and industry to the arts.
THE CLASS OF 2027 - A PEEK INTO THE DEMOGRAPHICS
When looking at the demographics of the Class of 2027 applicants, we find a commendable representation of historically underrepresented groups from California. African American students make up 7% of applicants, Chicano/Latino students 35%, and American Indian students 1%. Interestingly, 41% of in-state freshman applicants will be the first in their families to attend college, and 45% hail from families with incomes of $68,002 or less.
THE ACADEMIC STRENGTH OF UCLA'S ADMITTED STUDENTS
The academic prowess of UCLA's admitted students is undeniably impressive. Many might be familiar with the term 'UC GPA.' This GPA is a unique requirement set by the University of California system to ensure students' readiness for college, demanding a minimum of 3.0 UC GPA for residents and 3.4 for non-residents. The Class of 2026 boasts a weighted UC GPA (including honors) of 4.40-4.73 and an unweighted GPA of 3.95-4.00, showcasing a notable increase from the Class of 2024's weighted UC GPA of 3.84-4.40 and unweighted GPA of 3.52-3.95.
본문출처:https://toptieradmissions.com/ucla-acceptance-rates-decoding-the-data/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_campaign=00e4d5a7c4-03_19_23_UCLA_Acceptance_Rates_RM&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bcccf3c8ad-9db4dedb0e-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&mc_cid=00e4d5a7c4&mc_eid=cf65fe14b3
Comentários