Gary Clark

2014 CSU - UC Counselor Conference

Director of Undergraduate Admission

Freshman Admission…by the #’s

2012 Apps Admits Admit Rate EnrolledCalifornia 52,231 9,263 17.7% 4,002Out-of-State 10,577 3,049 28.8% 607International 9,818 3,143 32.0% 1,012Total 72,626 15,455 21.3% 5,621         2013 Apps Admits Admit Rate EnrolledCalifornia 54,958 9,539 17.4% 4,107Out-of-State 12,586 4,094 32.5% 940International 12,928 2,544 19.7% 654Total 80,472 16,177 20.1% 5,701         2014 Apps Admits Admit Rate SIR'dCalifornia 55,897 9,128 16.3% 4,159Out-of-State 15,605 4,095 26.2% 959International 14,970 2,537 16.9% 761Total 86,472 15,760 18.2% 5,879

• UCLA’s freshman class includes students from nearly all 50 states and over 70 countries.

• First generation students represent 1 out of every 3 new FR.

• Increased SIR’s from African American, Latino/Hispanic, Chinese-American, and Korean-American students.

• Fall 2014 Freshman Profile:• 3.89/4.39 weighted GPA• 1930-2220 SAT (middle 50%)• Overall 18% admit rate

More on UCLA’s Freshman Class…

On Becoming a Bruin…

• UCLA tied for #1 among 25 public universities that enjoy the greatest percentage of freshmen who return for their 2nd year [Source: US News & World Report]

• 94% of freshmen live on “The Hill” and on-campus housing is guaranteed for three years.

• 2 out of every 3 courses at UCLA have fewer than 30 students.

• UCLA will likely seek to enroll 4,100 California residents (same as Fall 2014).

• UCLA will continue to utilize a waitlist to maximize freshman enrollment.

• UCLA will host our fall open house for prospective applicants on Saturday, September 20; for more information on all fall admission events, see www.admission.ucla.edu/Events

What to expect from UCLA for Fall 2015

UC Santa BarbaraLisa Przekop, Director of Admissions  –  CSU - UC Counselor Conference 2014

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Community

4-year housing guarantee allows more students to stay on campus than ever before 

UCSB increases campus safety and provides $2 million in funding for Isla Vista

Increased support services including:• Veteran’s Services• Guardian Scholars• Dream Scholars• Women’s Center

Outcomes & Outlook

43% first generation freshmen

Fall 2015 Outlook • Freshman applicants 

interested in Engineering must declare on the UC application 

Added

Museum Studies emphasis in History of Art & Architecture, BA

Removed

• College of Creative Studies Literature, BA suspended 

• Economics/Mathematics 

4.15 average GPA

Chicano/Latino

Asian/Pacific Islander

White

African American

Other/Unknown

American Indian/Alaska Native

93% of admitted freshmen had GPAs between:

73% of ELC students admitted

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Fall 2014 Outcomes

Campus News & Updates

Davidson Library renovation and addition is in progress. Grand opening in December 2015!

New campus housing! Sierra Madre Apartments scheduled for 2015-2016 school year (115 new apartments for 515 students)

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Join Admissions on social media for more campus news and updates:

Stay Connected!

Services for Counselors

Spring Insight Open House Saturday, April 11, 2015

Admissions webinars and online college fairs www.admissions.ucsb.edu/visit-ucsb/webinars

AlwaysOn counselor chat drop-in hours 1st Thursday of each month, 2-4 p.m. 

Horizons counselor newsletter  www.admissions.ucsb.edu/counselors

Personal Statement Tip Sheet www.admissions.ucsb.edu/publications-and-videos

Short tutorials on YouTube Want more? Send suggestions to UCSB4me@sa.ucsb.edu

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UC Santa Cruz – Frosh Update

Welcome!

Michael McCawley, Director of Admissions

What Happened - Fall 2014

•2,000+ application increase•Admit rate 57%•More offers to CA students•Increased enrollment

•Increased underrepresentedand underserved students

Admitted Frosh GPA Profile

4.0 or higher – 35.7% 3.5 to 3.99 – 50.1% 3.49 or lower – 14.2% Mean – 3.82

What Will Happen – Fall 2015

UCSC looks for well-rounded, academically strong students who will enrich the student experience at our campus.

Enroll 400 fewer

frosh

Fewer admission offers

Increased selectivity

50 Years Later

• Focused on student success• The residential colleges• Academic opportunities• Healthy and happy students• Timely graduation

Connect to Your Inner Slug

New virtual tour eSlug counselor newsletter Slug Connection for students Parents web information Family & Group tours weekdays Preview Day on October 25, 2014

With thanks for all you continue to do!admissions.ucsc.edu