Do I Qualify?
Meeting Admission Requirements
Students must complete this A-G college preparatory pattern of courses with grades of “C” or better:
| Subject | Years |
|---|---|
| English (English courses taken outside of the US do not count toward requirement) | 4 years |
| Math (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II) | 3 years |
| Laboratory Science (1 Life, 1 Physical) | 2 years |
| Language other than English | 2 years |
| Visual/ Performing Art | 1 year |
| Social Science (1 US His/Am Govt, 1 World His/Geog/Cultures) | 2 years |
| Elective (any college prep course taken in addition to those above) | 1 year |
Acceptable courses from your high school may be found at UC Doorways.
Eligibility Index
We will also use a combination of your high school college preparatory grade point average and your score from either the SAT or ACT. Your GPA and test score are used to determine an eligibility index.
3.0 and above qualifies with any score
| GPA | ACT score | SAT score* |
|---|---|---|
2.99 |
10 |
510 |
2.80 |
14 |
660 |
2.65 |
17 |
780 |
2.40 |
22 |
980 |
2.25 |
25 |
1100 |
2.10 |
28 |
1220 |
2.00 |
30 |
1300 |
Below 2.0 does not qualify for regular admission.
*The SAT score is based on the Critical Reading and Math scores only.
Out-of-state/Non-resident students
The eligibility index requirements for out-of-state, non-resident students are higher than for California residents. For non-resident students, a GPA of 3.61 or higher qualifies with any test score. A 2.45 is the minimum regular admission GPA.
High School Graduation/Equivalency
Applicants may satisfy the high school graduation requirement by submitting the California Certificate of Proficiency, the General Educational Development (GED) certificate or equivalent certificates awarded by other states.
