University of California System Wait List Acceptance Rate

Wait List Acceptance Rate

In the University of California System, the wait list acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at 29.9%, with 3,630 out of 12,141 wait-listed applicants being accepted. This acceptance rate remains consistent with prior years, as it was also 29.9% in 2023 and 29.9% in 2021, reflecting stability in the wait list process. Notably, in 2021, 3,919 were accepted out of 13,092 offered a spot on the wait list. Historical data from 2022 and 2020 is missing, but overall, the trend indicates that a significant proportion of wait-listed students have recently enjoyed a consistent chance of admission.