University of California System International Students Acceptance Rate

The University of California System's international acceptance rate significantly increased to 16.0% for the application year 2024, with 4,006 out of 25,006 applicants accepted. This marks a notable rise from previous years, such as the 8.3% acceptance rate in 2023, when 1,789 of 21,450 applicants were admitted. Historical data shows a consistent upward trend from 7.4% in 2019 to 8.8% in 2021, with 2020 witnessing a low of 7.5%. The sharp increase in 2024 indicates a more favorable environment for international applicants compared to the past few years.