University of California System
Compare all 9 UC campuses side-by-side. Real admissions data from thousands of applicants.
Community Submissions
4562
Avg Acceptance Rate
33.9%
Total Enrollment
233,204
When Do UC Decisions Come Out?
Expected Regular Decision release dates for 2025-2026
Mar 10, 2026
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estimatedAll 9 UC Campuses
9 campuses with institutional data from College Scorecard
University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
Accept Rate
11.66%
Enrollment
33,073
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University of California-Davis
Davis, CA
Accept Rate
41.63%
Enrollment
31,777
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University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA
Accept Rate
25.57%
Enrollment
29,494
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University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Accept Rate
8.73%
Enrollment
33,040
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University of California-Merced
Merced, CA
Accept Rate
39.18%
Enrollment
8,372
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University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA
Accept Rate
63.30%
Enrollment
22,644
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University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA
Accept Rate
24.52%
Enrollment
33,787
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UC Campuses Ranked by Acceptance Rate
Most selective to least selective — click any campus for full admissions data
| Campus | Acceptance Rate | SAT Avg | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Los Angeles acceptance rate | 8.73% | — | 33,040 |
| UC Berkeley acceptance rate | 11.66% | — | 33,073 |
| UC San Diego acceptance rate | 24.52% | — | 33,787 |
| UC Irvine acceptance rate | 25.57% | — | 29,494 |
| UC Santa Barbara acceptance rate | 27.78% | — | 23,205 |
| UC Merced acceptance rate | 39.18% | — | 8,372 |
| UC Davis acceptance rate | 41.63% | — | 31,777 |
| UC Santa Cruz acceptance rate | 62.54% | — | 17,812 |
| UC Riverside acceptance rate | 63.30% | — | 22,644 |
Why UC Admissions Are Different
No Early Decision or Early Action
All UC applications are Regular Decision only
Decisions vary by major
Acceptance rates can differ significantly by department
Separate UC application
UCs use their own application, not the Common App
Test-Free (permanent policy)
SAT/ACT scores are not required or considered in UC admissions