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Acceptance Rate History
University of California-San Diego
CA · Current rate: 25%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24.52% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 23.71% | 131,197 | 31,103 |
| 2021 | 34.2% | 118,386 | 40,493 |
| 2020 | 36.61% | 100,062 | 36,634 |
| 2019 | 31.48% | 99,114 | 31,200 |
| 2018 | 30.06% | 97,894 | 29,428 |
| 2017 | 33.99% | 88,446 | 30,061 |
| 2016 | 35.66% | 84,208 | 30,028 |
| 2015 | 33.74% | 78,061 | 26,335 |
| 2014 | 33.29% | 73,448 | 24,449 |
| 2013 | 37.5% | 60,832 | 22,812 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
University of California-San Diego's acceptance rate has decreased from 37.5% in 2013 to 24.5% in 2026, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2022.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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