University of California

Cost of University of California You can afford UC. We're here to help. Every qualified student, regardless of income, who dreams big and works hard should be able to enroll, thrive and graduate from the greatest public university system in the world. That’s why we have one of the most generous and progressive financial aid programs in the nation. We want you to know that there's money available to help you attend UC. We’ll help you take advantage of it. It costs less than you think Most families pay less than the full price of attending UC. Apply for financial aid You should apply for financial aid, even if you don’t think that you’ll qualify. Steps to apply » Know your options There are lots of ways to finance your UC education, and knowing your options makes a difference. How aid works »

Freshmen... GPA/Requirements Our admission guidelines are designed to ensure you are well-prepared to succeed at UC. If you're interested in entering the University of California as a freshman, you'll have to satisfy these requirements: Complete a minimum of 15 college-preparatory courses (a-g courses), with at least 11 finished prior to the beginning of your senior year. The 15 courses are: Earn a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better (3.4 if you're a nonresident) in these courses with no grade lower than a C.Meet the examination requirement by taking the ACT Plus Writing or the SAT Reasoning Test by December of your senior year. California students If you're a state resident who has met the minimum requirements and aren't admitted to any UC campus to which you apply, you'll be offered a spot at another campus if space is available, provided:

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