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Gary Clark

Gary Clark. Director of Undergraduate Admission. 2014 CSU - UC Counselor Conference. Freshman Admission…by the #’s. More on UCLA’s Freshman Class…. UCLA’s freshman class includes students from nearly all 50 states and over 70 countries.

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Gary Clark

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  1. Gary Clark Director of Undergraduate Admission 2014 CSU - UC Counselor Conference

  2. Freshman Admission…by the #’s

  3. More on UCLA’s Freshman Class… • UCLA’s freshman class includes students from nearly all • 50 states and over 70 countries. • First generation students represent 1 out of every 3 new FR. • Increased SIR’s from African American, Latino/Hispanic, • Chinese-American, and Korean-American students. • Fall 2014 Freshman Profile: • 3.89/4.39 weighted GPA • 1930-2220 SAT (middle 50%) • Overall 18% admit rate

  4. On Becoming a Bruin… • UCLA tied for #1 among 25 public universities that enjoy the greatest percentage of freshmen who return for their 2nd year [Source: US News & World Report] • 94% of freshmen live on “The Hill” and on-campus housing is guaranteed for three years. • 2 out of every 3 courses at UCLA have fewer than 30 students.

  5. What to expect from UCLA for Fall 2015 • UCLA will likely seek to enroll 4,100 California residents (same as Fall 2014). • UCLA will continue to utilize a waitlist to maximize freshman enrollment. • UCLA will host our fall open house for prospective applicants on Saturday, September 20; for more information on all fall admission events, see www.admission.ucla.edu/Events

  6. UC Santa Barbara Lisa Przekop, Director of Admissions – CSU - UC Counselor Conference 2014

  7. Community • Increased support services including: • Veteran’s Services • Guardian Scholars • Dream Scholars • Women’s Center 4-year housing guarantee allows more students to stay on campus than ever before UCSB increases campus safety and provides $2 million in funding for Isla Vista www.admissions.ucsb.edu

  8. Outcomes & Outlook Fall 2014 Outcomes Fall 2015 Outlook • Freshman applicants interested in Engineering must declare on the UC application 43% first generation freshmen Added 73% of ELC students admitted Museum Studies emphasis in History of Art & Architecture, BA 4.15 average GPA Removed 93% of admitted freshmen had GPAs between: • College of Creative Studies Literature, BA suspended • Economics/Mathematics www.admissions.ucsb.edu

  9. Campus News & Updates Davidson Library renovation and addition is in progress. Grand opening in December 2015! New campus housing! Sierra Madre Apartments scheduled for 2015-2016 school year (115 new apartments for 515 students) Stay Connected! Join Admissions on social media for more campus news and updates: www.admissions.ucsb.edu

  10. Services for Counselors www.admissions.ucsb.edu

  11. UC Santa Cruz – Frosh Update Welcome! Michael McCawley, Director of Admissions

  12. What Happened - Fall 2014 • 2,000+ application increase • Admit rate 57% • More offers to CA students • Increased enrollment • Increased underrepresented • and underserved students • Admitted Frosh GPA Profile • 4.0 or higher – 35.7% • 3.5 to 3.99 – 50.1% • 3.49 or lower – 14.2% • Mean – 3.82

  13. What Will Happen – Fall 2015 • Enroll 400 fewer frosh • Fewer admission offers • Increased selectivity UCSC looks for well-rounded, academically strong students who will enrich the student experience at our campus.

  14. 50 Years Later Focused on student success The residential colleges Academic opportunities Healthy and happy students Timely graduation

  15. Connect to Your Inner Slug • New virtual tour • eSlug counselor newsletter • Slug Connection for students • Parents web information • Family & Group tours weekdays • Preview Day on October 25, 2014 • With thanks for all you continue to do! admissions.ucsc.edu

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