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Congrats to the Class of 2024!

New medical school grads head to the Central Valley

Vanessa Mora Molina is among the new UC doctors committed to helping address the physician shortage.

Learn how UC PRIME is expanding health equity.

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A life-changing education

What’s a degree really worth? A lot, it turns out. In fact, the numbers show that a UC degree is a key driver of economic and social mobility. 

Learn more about the value of a UC degree

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“I’ve been able to achieve my dreams and create new ones I never could have imagined before — and if I can do it, others can, too.”

Read Brandon Mejia Sánchez’s story

Breaking news

UC enrolls its largest class in history 

The number of undergraduates rose to a record-breaking 233,272, with California students comprising 83.4 percent. Out-of-state enrollment dipped to its lowest level since 2017.

Learn more about UC enrollment trends

Explore the UC story through data

See detailed metrics on student enrollment, graduation rates, alumni outcomes and more about the University.

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82% of undergrads come from California

2 out of 3 California students who applied last year got in.

54% of California undergrads pay no tuition

UC has one of the strongest financial aid programs in the nation. 

86% of undergrads earn a diploma

Most students complete their studies in just over four years.