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UCLA SAT Scores 2022: SAT Requirements, Acceptance Rate, and GPA

UCLA or the University of California Los Angeles offers 125 undergraduate majors and 150 graduate degree programs. The University of California Los Angeles ranks 36 according to QS world rankings. To seek admission in any of its undergraduate programs, candidates need to score high in the SAT exam. The UCLA SAT score requirements are mentioned in this article.

Latest News: UCLA has declared the 2021 session will be test-optional for the candidates which means they can choose to either submit their test scores or not.

UCLA SAT Score Requirements

The first and foremost thing that candidates need to keep in mind that UCLA does not require both the SAT and the ACT, but certainly you can opt for both the tests and submit the scores accordingly. While opting for the SAT, you’ll be required to take the SAT Essay as well.

UCLA SAT Average and Percentile Scores

Though there is no minimum UCLA SAT score requirement but the average score for the SAT is 1405 of 1600.

  • The 25th percentile for the combined SAT score is 1290;
  • The 75th percentile for the combined SAT score is 1510;
  • Scoring 1290 will mark you below average;
  • Whereas a 1510 UCLA SAT score will mark you above average

To seek admission to UCLA, the students must keep in mind the 75th percentile for all sections: 790 in SAT Math and 740 in SAT EBRW, focusing on the course the candidate is applying for. The SAT score is sent to UCLA every time the students appear for the exam known as the UCLA’S score policy.

UCLA Acceptance Rate

UCLA had an acceptance rate of 12.4% during the 2018-2019 admissions cycle. This shows that 12 students were admitted for every 100 students who applied for, which makes UCLA’s admissions process highly competitive.

Admissions Statistics (2018-19)
Number of Applicants 111,322
Percent Admitted 12.4%
Percent Admitted Who Enrolled 43%

UCLA SAT Score Requirements: 2018 - 19 Cycle

In UCLA 80% of students got admitted during the 2018-19 admissions cycle-

SAT Range (Admitted Students)
Section 25th Percentile 75th Percentile
ERW 640 740
Math 640 790

As per the reports, 50% of students who got admission to UCLA scored between 640 to 740 in the evidence-based reading and writing section whereas 25% scored below 640 and 25% scored above 740. On the other hand, 50% of students who got admission to UCLA scored between 640 to 790 in the maths section whereas 25% scored below 640 and 25% scored above 790.

UCLA GPA Requirements

UCLA GPA requirement is quite high with a 3.9 score out of 4. This means, UCLA only chooses candidates who have topped their classes with a maximum of A grades and hardly any B grade.

FAQ’S

Ques. How to apply for the SAT at UCLA?

Ans. The applicants fill in the application form and submit it on the official website of the university of California Los Angeles in the given timeframe for admissions.

Ques. What is a good SAT score?

Ans. The average SAT is near 1000, whereas if the candidate score above 1200 it is considered to be a good score. The maximum score that can be achieved is 1600.

Ques. What is the validity of the SAT exam?

Ans. The validity of the SAT score is near 5 years, it is considered from the day of declaration of the result.

Ques. Can I take the SAT exam after 12th?

Ans. Yes, a candidate can take the SAT exam after 12th, as there are no specific age criteria. However, since the SAT exam is undergraduate admission.

Ques. Is the SAT examination in the US and Asia the same?

Ans. Yes, the SAT exam held in the US and Asia would be in the English language and would contain the same number of questions. It also depends on each college if they change their pattern.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.

SAT 2021 : 5 answered questions

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Ques. Is 1160 a good score in the SAT to get a call from the IIM Ranchi IPM program?

● Top Answer By Radhika Srivastava on 19 Jan 23

People with scores of 1500 or higher often aim for the IIM Ranchi IPM program. With a score of 1160, you may not be in a strong position to get a call from IIM Ranchi, but if you have strong extracurricular activities and good academic performance in the past (e.g. in 10th and 12th grade), you may still have a chance.  If you do not receive a call from IIM Ranchi, you can still try for the IIM Indore IPM-AT program. You must keep in mind that IIM Ranchi may also consider applicants for the IIM Indore IPM-AT program. It's worth giving it your best effort....Read more

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Ques. Do I have to take the SAT for the IPM course provided by IIM or only for IIM Ranchi?

● Top Answer By Yashluv Virwani on 19 Jan 23

IIM Ranchi has not disclosed a specific cutoff score for the SAT for admission to their Integrated Program in Management (IPM) program. However, according to an interview with the IIM Ranchi IPM admission panel, students who score highly on the SAT may be invited to participate in a personal interview.  It is worth noting that this information is based on assumptions and research, and a score of 1400+ on the SAT may be considered a safe bet for admission consideration. However, it is also possible that a score of 1350+ could be sufficient if luck is on your side....Read more

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Ques. I got 1090 in my SAT attempt. Will my marks be eligible for the IIM Ranchi IPM program?

● Top Answer By Juhi Gupta on 12 Jan 23

I am willing to give you my honest opinion in this regard. Your score is good but not at par with the competition posed during IPM admissions. I have seen scores higher than this while attempting to get admission to the IPM program. But don’t let this discourage you as Indore also conducts an aptitude test IPMAT and admission is based on that too. You can work on this exam and compensate for your past low scores.  Another option to compensate for your low marks is to upgrade your extracurricular background. IIM Indore actively considered extracurricular activities during admissions. But in the end I will still ask you to depend on IPMAT mostly for your admission...Read more

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Ques. I'm in the ST category. I got 930 in my SAT. Is it good enough to get into IPM IIM Ranchi?

● Top Answer By Ankur Shukla on 12 Jan 23

IIM Ranchi offers an IPM Program based on SAT / IPMAT Scores. The Expected Cutoff for IPM via SAT is 930. Apart from this, we don’t have many criteria to base this admission on. So the benefit of the doubt goes to applicants having SAT scores soaring at about 1100–1600. The admission criteria for other programs are more flexible as it is based on parameters such as 10,12, UG scorecards. So it’s highly unlikely that even high marks will get you into IIM Ranchi....Read more

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Ques. What will be a good SAT score to get into IIM Ranchi with decent academics?

● Top Answer By Saurav Pandey on 11 Jan 23

The admissions to the IPM Program are based on SAT / IPMAT Scores. The Expected Cutoff for IPM via IPMAT is 265 / 300 . SAT Expected Cutoff for IPM Admission 2023 is as follows:   Category  SAT Cutof f General 1350 Other Backward Classes (OBC) 1050 Emotionally Weaker Sections (EWS) 1030 Scheduled Caste (SC) 930 Scheduled Tribes (ST) 930 Differently Abled (DAP) 800...Read more

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