Can you get into University of California-San Diego?
La Jolla, California
University of California-San Diego admits about 25% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students typically have about a 3.90 GPA (the middle 50%). Enter your stats below to see whether University of California-San Diego is a reach, match, or safety for you.
University of California-San Diego admissions profile
- Acceptance rate
- 25%
- Average GPA
- 3.90
Your chances at University of California-San Diego
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Admissions FAQ
- How hard is it to get into University of California-San Diego?
- University of California-San Diego has an acceptance rate of about 25%, which makes it selective based on the most recent federal data.
- What GPA do you need to get into University of California-San Diego?
- Admitted students at University of California-San Diego have an average GPA of about 3.90. It's one factor among test scores, courses, and the rest of your application.
- What are my chances of getting into University of California-San Diego?
- Use FindU's free chance calculator on this page — enter your GPA and test scores to see whether University of California-San Diego is a reach, match, or safety. It's a directional estimate from public data, not a prediction or guarantee.