UCSD SAT Scores

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1375

The average composite SAT score for admitted University of California San Diego freshman is 1375 out of 1600. UCSD students have the 113rd highest average SAT score in the United States. For perspective, a 1375 is in the 94th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1270 to 1480

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1270 to 1480. The 75th percentile score is 1480 while the 25th percentile score is 1270.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by UCSD but we estimate it to be around a 1160 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 710

The average score for UCSD students on the math portion of the SAT is 710 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 650 and the 75th percentile score 770.

Average SAT Reading Score 665

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 620 to 710 and the average score for University of California San Diego students is 665.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

88 percent of students submit SAT scores with their application to University of California San Diego

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at University of California San Diego based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 23.7%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.82.

Can I get into UCSD with a 1480 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1480 or higher is very competitive at UCSD and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. While having an above average chance of acceptance, admission is very competitive. The estimated chance of getting in is around 37% or higher.

Can I get into UCSD with a 1380 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1380 to 1470 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. While scores in this range are higher than many who apply, admission is very competitive. The estimated chance of getting in is around 25% to 36%.

Can I get into UCSD with a 1270 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1270 to 1370 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 14% to 23% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into UCSD with a 1160 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 1160 to 1260 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 14% chance of admission to UCSD. SAT scores below 1160 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Admission chances to University of California San Diego by SAT score

SAT Score	Admission Chances
1600	56%
1590	54%
1580	53%
1570	51%
1560	49%
1550	48%
1540	46%
1530	45%
1520	43%
1510	42%
1500	40%
1490	39%
1480	37%
1470	36%
1460	35%
1450	33%
1440	32%
1430	31%
1420	29%
1410	28%
1400	27%
1390	26%
1380	25%
1370	23%
1360	22%
1350	21%
1340	20%
1330	19%
1320	18%
1310	18%
1300	17%
1290	16%
1280	15%
1270	14%
1260	14%
1250	13%
1240	12%
1230	12%
1220	11%
1210	10%
1200	10%
1190	9%
1180	9%
1170	8%
1160	8%