Wait List Acceptance Rate

UC Davis's wait list acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at 6.9%, with 13,338 of the 19,263 wait listed applicants gaining admission. This rate matches the historical acceptance rate from the previous year, 2023. The acceptance rates have fluctuated significantly over the years, with a notable peak of 29.9% in 2020, when 3,919 out of 13,092 wait listed applicants were admitted. In comparison, the acceptance rate dropped to 0% in 2021, highlighting the variability in wait list decisions. The trends suggest that while the rate remains low, it has stabilized compared to the drastic shifts observed in earlier years.