Average SAT Scores and Average ACT Scores by College

Updates to the UC's admissions policies for the class of 2023 and 2024

Currently, the UC does not consider SAT or ACT test scores when making admissions decisions or awarding scholarships. If you choose to submit test scores as part of your application, they may be used as an alternative method of fulfilling minimum requirements for eligibility or for course placement after you enroll.

 

Fall 2020 Freshman Admission Profile | University of California

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College SAT scores for middle 25%-75% of students ACT scores for middle 25%-75% of students GPA for middle 25%-75% of students % Accepted
Berkeley Reading and Writing: 650-750 |

Math: 670-790

Composite: 29-35 4.13-4.30 17.5%
Davis Reading and Writing: 600-710 |

Math: 630-780

Composite: 26-33 3.97-4.25 46.6%
Irvine Reading and Writing: 620-720 |

Math: 660-790

Composite: 27-34 3.96-4.26 29.9%
Los Angeles Reading and Writing: 670-760 |Math: 680-790 Composite: 31-35 4.18-4.31 14.4%
Merced Reading and Writing: 490-620 |

Math: 490-640

Composite: 18-27 3.40-3.96 85.4%
Riverside Reading and Writing: 550-670 |

Math: 560-710

Composite: 21-31 3.65-4.11 66.2%
San Diego Reading and Writing: 640-730 |

Math: 670-790

Composite: 29-34 4.04-4.28 38.3%
Santa Barbara Reading and Writing: 630-730 | Math: 650-790 Composite: 28-34 4.03-4.27 36.9%
Santa Cruz Reading and Writing: 580-690 |

Math:590-750

Composite: 24-32 3.71-4.16 65.2%
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