The newest UC campus, built for environmental sustainability, cutting-edge technology, and social mobility.
- Admit rate
- 89%
- Accessible
- SAT middle 50%
- Not considered
- Test-blind: SAT/ACT ignored
- Avg. net price
- $10,875
- per year, after grants
- Average GPA
- 3.50
- unweighted
Where do you stand?
This college doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores. Compare your GPA with its average instead.
Admitted students average a 3.50 unweighted GPA (or its equivalent).
Popular majors
- Mechanical & Environmental EngineeringEngineering & Tech
- Computer ScienceComputer Science & AI
- Sierra Nevada Climate ScienceMath & Natural Sciences
Highlights
- First American research university founded in the 21st century with 100% LEED-certified buildings
- Pioneering Sierra Nevada research institute with close access to Yosemite National Park
- High proportion of first-generation college students with guaranteed undergraduate research
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