Historical Acceptance Rates

The University of California, San Diego's acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at 26.8%, with 134,444 applicants vying for admission and 35,984 ultimately accepted. This represents a noticeable increase from the previous year's acceptance rate of 22.7% for 2023, where 31,102 out of 131,229 applicants were accepted. Both the Early Action and Regular Decision rates for 2024 align at 26.8%, indicating consistent competitiveness across applicant types. While historical data for prior years remains unavailable, the upward trend from 2023 suggests a broader shift in admission dynamics at UCSD.