Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Considered if submitted March 1
SAT Only Considered if submitted March 1
ACT Only Considered if submitted March 1
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not reported Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported Not reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
3900 Lomaland Dr, San Diego, CA 92106
San Diego
CA
92106-2899
Fax
(619) 849-2579
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
February 15, 2026
Application Fee
$55
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission Notification
Not reported
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student cannot defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
November 15
Early Action Notification
Not reported
Application Form
Common Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Recommended for all freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Ethnicity X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
84% of 3,264 applicants were admitted
Women
81% of 2,181 applicants were admitted
Men
89% of 1,083 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
637 (23%) of 2,731 admitted students enrolled
Women
428 (24%) of 1,763 admitted students enrolled
Men
209 (22%) of 968 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
10%
3.75 - 3.99
43%
3.50 - 3.74
25%
3.25 - 3.49
13%
3.00 - 3.24
7%
2.50 - 2.99
1.9%
2.00 - 2.49
0.3%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 621 average , 565-670 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
13.6%
Score of 600 - 700
52.3%
Score of 500 - 600
29.5%
Score of 400 - 500
4.5%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 648 average , 610-695 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
25%
Score of 600 - 700
54.5%
Score of 500 - 600
18.2%
Score of 400 - 500
2.3%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
27 average , 25-32 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
37.1%
Score of 24 - 29
42.9%
Score of 18 - 23
14.3%
Score of 12 - 17
5.7%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: 26
Score of 30 - 36
17.1%
Score of 24 - 29
57.1%
Score of 18 - 23
17.1%
Score of 12 - 17
8.6%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: 27
Score of 30 - 36
45.7%
Score of 24 - 29
25.7%
Score of 18 - 23
20%
Score of 12 - 17
8.6%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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