First-Year
Students
A first-year applicant is currently in high school or has graduated from high school but has not enrolled in a regular (non-summer) session at a college or university. If you've completed college courses during high school (through summer after graduation), you're still considered a first-year applicant.
Admissions Information
We're looking for fearless innovators. Bold risk-takers. Those with a compulsive urge to take things apart, discover what makes them tick and put them back together in surprising new ways. People who are eager to swap ideas, share experiences and explore the world with a fresh perspective. If that sounds like you, start building your future at UC San Diego.
Fall 2022 Student Profile
GPA
4.12-4.30
Admit Rate
23.7%
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GPA range reflects the middle 50%.
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UC San Diego is test free and will not consider SAT or ACT test scores for admissions purposes.
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Demonstration of English proficiency is required for international students, please visit our webpage to learn more.
International Students
International applicants must meet the same requirements for admission as any other first-year applicant in addition to specific international requirements.
Planning Ahead
It’s never too early to start planning for a successful future! Start preparing with a year-by-year roadmap to help you ensure you’re on the right path for university.
Events
Get to know UC San Diego by attending upcoming events. Check out what we have coming up and access recordings of past events.
Digital Viewbook
Interested in learning more about life at UC San Diego? Get a glimpse into our top-notch academics, cutting-edge research, exciting student life and more in our viewbook. This digital version features videos, pop-out interviews and other interactive content.
Please note: this digital viewbook is optimized for viewing on a laptop or desktop.
A non-interactive version is available as well.
Look for these items for additional content:
