UC opens doors to record number of Californians, led by growth in transfer students
LOS ANGELES - The University of California opened its doors to a record number of Californians for fall 2018, led by growth in transfer students from across the state, according to preliminary data released Wednesday.
The public research university's nine undergraduate campuses offered seats to 95,654 Californians, nearly 3,000 more students than last year. Overall, UC admitted about three-fifths of the 221,788 California, out-of-state and international students who applied.
"After reviewing yet another record-breaking number of applications, our campuses have offered admission to an exceptionally talented group of students," UC President Janet Napolitano said in a statement. "With the benefit of a UC education,
