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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CollegeSAT scores for middle 25%-75% of studentsACT scores for middle 25%-75% of studentsGPA for middle 25%-75% of students% Accepted
BerkeleyReading and Writing: 650-750 |

Math: 670-790

Composite: 29-354.13-4.3017.5%
DavisReading and Writing: 600-710 |

Math: 630-780

Composite: 26-333.97-4.2546.6%
IrvineReading and Writing: 620-720 |

Math: 660-790

Composite: 27-343.96-4.2629.9%
Los AngelesReading and Writing: 670-760 |Math: 680-790Composite: 31-354.18-4.3114.4%
MercedReading and Writing: 490-620 |

Math: 490-640

Composite: 18-273.40-3.9685.4%
RiversideReading and Writing: 550-670 |

Math: 560-710

Composite: 21-313.65-4.1166.2%
San DiegoReading and Writing: 640-730 |

Math: 670-790

Composite: 29-344.04-4.2838.3%
Santa BarbaraReading and Writing: 630-730 | Math: 650-790Composite: 28-344.03-4.2736.9%
Santa CruzReading and Writing: 580-690 |

Math:590-750

Composite: 24-323.71-4.1665.2%
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