Here we collected UC admissions data (UC Admission Statistics) of the nine UC universities, that offer undergraduate degrees, which listed generally from the most to least selective including information on acceptance rate, SAT/ACT scores, costs, and financial aid.
6. UC Davis
UC Davis located in west of Sacramento, CA, is the largest in the UC system. It ranks among the top 20 public universities in the United States. UC Davis offers over 100 undergraduate majors, and the university’s strengths are diverse covering arts, humanities, biological sciences, and engineering.
Admissions Data (2009):
Acceptance rate: 46%
Test Scores: (25th – 75th Percentiles)
SAT: Critical Reading: 550 – 680
Math: 600 – 720
Writing: 560 – 690
ACT: Composite: 25 – 31
Costs (2009 – 10):
Tuition and Fees: 9,364 (in-state); $37,380 (out-of-state)
Total Cost: $26,428 (in-state); $53,214 (out-of-state)
Financial Aid (2007 – 08):
Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 75%
Average Amount of Aid : $14,423
Most Popular Majors:
Agricultural Business and Management, Biology, Communication Study, Economics, English, History, Human Relations, International Relations, Molecular Biochemistry, Neurobiology, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology
Data Source:
http://admissions.ucdavis.edu/profile/studentProfile2009.pdf
7. UC Santa Cruz
UC Santa Cruz, 75 miles south of San Francisco has a 19 to 1 student / faculty ratio, and has strengths in the liberal arts and science. UC Santa Cruz has been known for its progressive curriculum and politically active students.
Admissions Data (2008):
Acceptance rate: 81%
Test Scores: (25th – 75th Percentiles)
SAT: Critical Reading: 500 – 620
Math: 520 – 630
Writing: 500 – 620
ACT: Composite: 21 – 27
English: 20 – 27
Math: 21 – 27
Costs (2010 – 11):
Tuition and Fees: $11,984 (in-state); $22,021 (out-of-state)
Total Cost: $29,259 (in-state); $45,600 (out-of-state)
Financial Aid (2008 – 09):
Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 53%
Average Amount of Aid: $18,950
Most Popular Majors:
Art, Anthropology, Biology, Business Economics, English, Environmental Science, Film/Video, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology
Data Source:
https://admissions.sa.ucsc.edu/pdf/2010-11SomeFacts.pdf, http://admissions.ucdavis.edu/finances/cost.cfm
8. UC Riverside
UC Riverside, located 50 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, has been recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country. Business Administration is by far the most popular major among undergraduates.
Admissions Data (2007):
Acceptance rate: 86.7%
Test Scores: (25th – 75th Percentiles)
SAT: Critical Reading: 450- 560
Math: 470 – 610
Writing: 450 – 560
ACT: Composite: 18 – 23
English: 17 – 23
Math: 18 – 25
Costs (2010 – 11):
Tuition and Fees: $11,655 (in-state); $27,810.50(out-of-state)
Total Cost: $28,155 (in-state); $44,678 (out-of-state)
Financial Aid (2006 – 07):
Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 73%
Average Amount of Aid: $18,572
Most Popular Majors:
Biology, Business Administration, Business Economics, Economics, English, History, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology
Data Source:
http://my.ucr.edu/costs/Pages/costs.aspx
9. UC Merced
Established in 2005, sits by Lake Yosemite about seven miles from downtown Merced, UC Merced is the first new American research university of the 21st century. The university currently has a school of engineering, school of natural sciences, and school of social sciences, humanities and arts.
Admissions Data (2008):
Acceptance rate: 90.6%
Test Scores: ( 25th – 75th Percentile)
SAT: Critical Reading: 440 – 570
Math: 460 – 600
Writing: 440 – 560
ACT: Composite: 18 – 24
English: 17 – 23
Math: 18 – 25
Costs (2009 – 10):
Tuition and Fees: $8,996 (in-state); $31,713 (out-of-state)
Total Cost: $26,425(in-state); $49,142 (out-of-state)
Financial Aid (2006 – 07):
Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 68%
Average Amount of Aid: $14,438
Most Popular Majors:
Biology, Psychology
Data Source:
http://financialaid.ucmerced.edu/prospective-students/cost-attendance
Hope the UC Admission Statistics data is helpful.



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