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Say yes to a future at UC

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[Our campuses are brimming with opportunities you can only find here.](https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/uc-experience)

### Be boldly Californian

Across our campuses, UC students learn to ask questions, push boundaries, transform themselves and prepare to shape our collective future. Join a community of thinkers, explorers and dreamers. 

##### Think you can’t afford UC? Think again.

UC tuition is fully covered for more than half of California students. That’s no typo. For most in-state students, if your household income is $100K or less, your UC tuition payment is ZERO.

[9 surprising facts about financial aid](https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/uc-highly-cited-researchers-2024/)

“I wasn’t sure what to expect, but everyone here has been so friendly. I’ve made so many connections already, meeting people who come from so many different backgrounds and hearing their insights.”

###### — Huy Nguyen, UC Santa Barbara  

first-year student

[Meet a few of UC's newest students](https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/fresh-faces-campus-welcoming-ucs-newest-undergrads)

Breaking news

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### UC announces record-setting enrollment

The University of California enrolled the largest and most diverse student body in its history for fall 2024.

[Get the details](https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/university-california-announces-record-breaking-enrollment)

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#### 10 campuses.  

Endless possibilities.

##### All campuses have something amazing to offer

We’re building a culture of academic excellence on our campuses. See the places where research thrives. Witness the innovations of the future. Meet incredible people and enjoy the diverse culture and unique views from each one.

##### UC San Diego

San Diego is doing things a little differently. It’s second in the world in research universities and has over 130 undergraduate courses across five disciplines. But there are also seven colleges here, with their own theme and educational requirements.

##### UC Irvine

Irvine is home to independent thinkers. With a friendly on-campus vibe and a diverse research community, people feel right at home here.

##### UC Riverside

Riverside is well established as one of the top universities in the world. But apart from rankings, the research done here is unparalleled. It’s one of the leading universities to offer faculty-led research to all undergrads.

##### UCLA

Anything is possible at UCLA. We’re more than just our accolades. We’ve done some incredible things and created over 140 companies with technology developed here. It’s easy to see how UCLA is redefining the future.

##### UC Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara encourages students to challenge themselves freely. Here we equip them with the creative freedom to open doors and aim for academic excellence Plus, it’s right on the beach for a stunning view.

##### UC Santa Cruz

With ground-breaking disciplines, towering redwood forests, and a unique cityscape, UC Santa Cruz is pretty spectacular. Quality research means quality results. And there’s plenty of space for intellectual exploration at this stunning hillside campus.

##### UC Merced

Welcome to California’s newest base for advanced research. We’ve got all the latest facilities to aid students and researchers. Not to mention our backdrop, Yosemite National Park: The greatest natural research facility of all.

##### UC San Francisco

Compassion and patient care go hand in hand with groundbreaking research and teaching. That’s the heart of UC Health. And at UCSF, we run one of the nation’s best medical centers —changing people’s lives every day through health and science.

##### UC Berkeley

107 Nobel laureates. 19 Pulitzer Prizes. 207 Olympic medals. Berkeley’s accolades speak for themselves. This dynamic campus has the most eclectic, exciting mix of students in California.

##### UC Davis

Research is at the heart of UC Davis. It’s ranked as one of the top public research universities in the world. Davis is famous for unparalleled academics and research opportunities with an easy-going college town feel.

### Explore the UC story through data

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

[Visit the Information Center](/information-center)

#### 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.