About us - University of California
WEBSteven W. Cheung, M.D. Chair of the Academic Senate. The University of California opened its doors in 1869 with just 10 faculty members and 40 students. Today, the UC system has more than 295,000 students and 265,000 faculty and staff, with 2.0 million alumni living and working around the world.
Campuses & locations - University of California
WEB10 campuses. You’ve likely heard of our campuses before — each one of them ranks among the best in the world. From UC Davis to UC San Diego, nine of our campuses house undergraduate and graduate education. UC San Francisco focuses on health education and it only offers graduate degrees.
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WEB86% of undergrads earn a diploma. Most students complete their studies in just over four years. The University of California opened its doors in 1869 with just 10 faculty members and 40 students. Today, the UC system has more than 295,000 students and 265,000 faculty and staff, with 2.0 million alumni living and working around the world.
Leadership - University of California
WEBThe Office of the President is the systemwide headquarters of the University of California, managing its fiscal and business operations and supporting the academic and research missions across its campuses, labs and medical centers. President Michael V. Drake began his tenure in August 2020 as the 21st president of the University of California.
FAQs on UC admissions - University of California
WEBJun 20, 2019 · UC is committed to a fair and transparent admissions process that is based on student merit and achievement. Current UC practices dictate that all applicants abide by the Statement of Integrity. We verify the accuracy of a student’s academic record with certified transcripts and test score reports. We also select random applications from the ...
Admissions by source school | University of California
WEBApr 17, 2024 · Admissions by source school. Updated April 17, 2024. These tables present information on UC’s Applicants, Admits, and Enrollees. Freshman applicant counts are presented for fall and transfer counts are presented for the full academic year. Mean high school and transfer GPA are presented for freshman and transfer applicants, admits, and ...
Find your place at UC - University of California
WEBIn the center of vibrant Orange County is Irvine: A top research university. A leader in health care, innovation and sustainability, independent thinkers thrive here. Students: 29,736. Fun Fact: Approximately 80 languages are spoken and 87 countries represented within UC Irvine’s student body. Mascot: Peter the Anteater.
What’s the difference between Hispanic, Latino and Latinx?
WEBOct 6, 2021 · Latinx is essentially a non-binary form of Latino or Latina. The suffix “-x” replaces the “-o” or “-a” corresponding to masculine or feminine, allowing the word to resist the gender binary. (In Spanish-speaking countries, the term Latine with the suffix “-e” is circulating as an alternative to the -o/a binary.)
Freshman fall admissions summary | University of California
WEBFeb 13, 2024 · Freshman fall admissions summary. Updated February 13, 2024. The universitywide applicant and admit counts are unduplicated. The universitywide admit rates are calculated by total number of unduplicated students admitted to UC divided by total number of unduplicated applicants to UC. UC Merced opened in …
Graduate students - University of California
WEBThe force behind UC research. UC’s 26,000 graduate students are some of the brightest minds on our campuses, tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges. The next generation of scientists, scholars and industry leaders, they mentor and inspire countless undergrads, launch dozens of startups and create 600 inventions per year.
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