11%
Acceptance Rate
$16,347
Avg Cost (In-State)
$50,547
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
92.9%
Graduation Rate
33,068
Total Enrollment
What they weigh most
Source: Common Data Set
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
November 30
Common App
No
Test Policy
Test Free
Essays Required
4
Letters of Rec
0
Application Fee
$80
Interview
Not required
Essays: 4 Personal Insight Questions (PIQs), 350 words each, chosen from 8 prompts
Note: Uses UC Application system only; a-g course requirements must be met
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$74,919
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$92,446
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
93%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government. | $45,418 | $75,128 | 379 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences. | $43,270 | $66,577 | 368 |
| Computer Science. | $149,866 | $204,379 | 318 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | $47,338 | $78,624 | 273 |
| Sociology. | $40,774 | $71,363 | 269 |
| Economics. | $80,446 | $135,050 | 218 |
| Cognitive Science. | $64,559 | $120,193 | 215 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $43,696 | $75,612 | 213 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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