UC Santa Cruz, UC Riverside, and UC Merced have released their freshman admissions data for fall 2026. Their overall admission rates reached 82.1%, 84%, and 94.9%, respectively, making them relatively accessible campuses within the UC system.

UC Irvine, UC Davis, and UC Santa Barbara have released their freshman admissions data for fall 2026. All three universities reported higher overall admission rates than last year, with UCSB showing the largest increase from approximately 38% to 44%.

The University of California has released its latest admissions data for fall 2026. As the three UC campuses receiving the most applications and attention, UC Berkeley, UCLA, and UC San Diego showed different admissions trends this year.