The University of California admitted its largest, most diverse undergraduate class ever for fall 2021 — but it was harder to get in as a record-shattering number of applicants vied for access to the renowned public research system, according to UC data released Monday. The campuses also admitted 28,453 transfer students from the California Community College system, the largest class ever. “These remarkable numbers are a testament to the hard work and resiliency of students and their families across California,” UC President Michael V. Drake said in a statement. The average achievement of UCLA’s admitted California freshmen rose to a 4.5 grade-point average. But when it comes to individual students, UC admitted 31,220 Latinos and 28,402 Asian Americans.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 19, 2021 16:18 UTC