Acceptance Rate History
University of California-San Diego Acceptance Rate (2013–2024)
CA · Current rate: 26.7%
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What is University of California-San Diego's acceptance rate in 2024?
University of California-San Diego's acceptance rate in 2024 is 26.7%, up from 24.5% in 2023.
College Scorecard, 2024
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26.7% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023 | 24.5% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 23.7% | 131,197 | 31,103 |
| 2021 | 34.2% | 118,386 | 40,493 |
| 2020 | 36.6% | 100,062 | 36,634 |
| 2019 | 31.5% | 99,114 | 31,200 |
| 2018 | 30.1% | 97,894 | 29,428 |
| 2017 | 34.0% | 88,446 | 30,061 |
| 2016 | 35.7% | 84,208 | 30,028 |
| 2015 | 33.7% | 78,061 | 26,335 |
| 2014 | 33.3% | 73,448 | 24,449 |
| 2013 | 37.5% | 60,832 | 22,812 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
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Trend Analysis
University of California-San Diego's acceptance rate has decreased from 37.5% in 2013 to 26.7% in 2024, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2022.
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