Acceptance Rate History
University of California-Santa Cruz Acceptance Rate (2013–2024)
CA · Current rate: 65.8%
What is University of California-Santa Cruz's acceptance rate in 2024?
University of California-Santa Cruz's acceptance rate in 2024 is 65.8%, up from 62.5% in 2023.
College Scorecard, 2024
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 65.8% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023 | 62.5% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 46.9% | 65,912 | 30,926 |
| 2021 | 58.6% | 61,695 | 36,177 |
| 2020 | 64.7% | 54,988 | 35,591 |
| 2019 | 51.3% | 55,796 | 28,629 |
| 2018 | 47.4% | 56,586 | 26,803 |
| 2017 | 50.9% | 52,969 | 26,984 |
| 2016 | 57.9% | 49,181 | 28,452 |
| 2015 | 50.3% | 45,532 | 22,897 |
| 2014 | 55.7% | 40,727 | 22,695 |
| 2013 | 59.9% | 33,137 | 19,851 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
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Trend Analysis
University of California-Santa Cruz's acceptance rate has increased from 59.9% in 2013 to 65.8% in 2024. The most notable shift occurred in 2023.
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