One of the University of California's most important responsibilities is to provide a high quality undergraduate education to California's most promising young women and men. And, as a public institution, the University is accountable to the people of California about the manner in which it carries out this charge.

We invite you to study By the Numbers. It presents a graphic portrait of UC students and undergraduate education at the University, focusing on the areas that engage public interest.

By the Numbers provides an overview of admission, enrollment, costs, and financial aid, as well as a look at the graduation rates and postbaccalaureate plans of students. The figures describe our students -- who they are, where they come from, and their success in earning baccalaureate degrees.

We hope this information advances your undergraduate education at UC. The University is a special resource for the people of California and, as such, it must remain accessible, accountable, and responsive.


  • Undergraduate Admission and Enrollment
  • Freshman Enrollment by School of Origin
  • California High School Graduates Eligible for Admission to UC
  • Transfer Student Enrollment by College of Origin
  • Enrollment of California Community College Transfer Students
  • Current Undergraduate Enrollment
  • Undergraduate Enrollment Over Time
  • Lower Division/Upper Division Student Enrollment
  • Baccalaureate Degrees Conferred
  • Trends in UC Graduation Rates
  • UC Graduation Rates of California Community College Transfer Students
  • Average Time to Degree
  • UC Students Six Months After Graduation
  • UC Undergraduate Expenses
  • Undergraduate Expenses: UC Compared to Other Institutions
  • UC Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
  • Sources of Financial Aid for UC Undergraduates
  • Financial Aid Awards by Family Income Levels
  • Net Cost of Attending College: UC Compared to Other Institutions
  • Freshman Enrollment by Family Income


    © 1996 University of California

    Published by Student Academic Services, Office of the President, University of California, 300 Lakeside Drive, 17th Floor, Oakland, CA 94612-3550; (510) 987-9716; E-mail: ucpubs@ucop.edu

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    Last Updated May 28, 1996