The U.S. News & World Report ranked UCSD as the 17th best university in the nation and the 2nd best public university in California in 2019. The acceptance rate at UCSD is 34%.
The majority of applicants who are accepted to UCSD have an SAT score above 1300 and a GPA of 4.0 or higher. In addition to these requirements, students must also submit two letters of recommendation, an essay and SAT II scores (for international students only).
The UCSD Cognitive Science program has a two-year graduate acceptance rate of around 12%. In other words, only about 12% of applicants are admitted. The average GPA of admitted students is 3.9, while the average GRE score is 154 Verbal/152 Quantitative.
The following data are from the Cognitive Science website:
UCSD Cognitive Science Application Requirements
Applicants to the UCSD Cognitive Science program must submit the following materials:
Online application for admission (applications are accepted year-round)
Official transcripts from all institutions attended (including undergraduate and graduate level work)
Ucsd Cognitive Science Acceptance Rate
Three letters of recommendation written by faculty or employers; at least one must be from a faculty member who can speak to your potential in cognitive science research and learning
Two writing sample(s) that demonstrate your ability to analyze complex problems and propose solutions using reasoning derived from principles of cognitive science
GRE scores (if applicable)
The UCSD Cognitive Science program has a high acceptance rate of approximately 30%.
Who is accepted?
The majority of applicants to the UCSD Cognitive Science program are strong students who have taken a rigorous course load in high school and college. They are also well-rounded, with interests outside of academics that help them succeed in life and contribute to their academic success.
What do you need to apply?
UCSD’s Cognitive Science major requires a 3.5 GPA in high school or college. You also need to have completed Calculus 1, 2 and 3; Statistics; and one year of general chemistry (including lab). If you don’t meet these requirements, you can still apply but you may have to take additional courses before starting your studies at UCSD.
How do I apply?
You can apply through the UC Undergraduate Admission website. The application deadline is November 30th for fall admission, but it’s best to apply earlier since there’s a lot of paperwork involved that takes time to complete!
