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UC San Diego

UC San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92093-0021

Official telephone: (858) 534-2230
Website: https://www.ucsd.edu/
UC San Diego
Screen last updated on: September 2025

The admissions information below is valid for the 2025 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 207-1701
800 207-1701 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: November 30
Application fee: $80
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I not used, ACT not used, SAT I or ACT not used
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report considered
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.9
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 96%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 134,455
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 35,989
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 19,156
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 4,539
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 10%
Admission may be deferred: no

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