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Report: Academic quality of incoming freshmen remains high at UC campuses

The academic quality of freshmen entering University of California campuses remains high, according to a comprehensive review conducted by a university board.

Virtually every measure of academic excellence has grown stronger under the comprehensive review policy that has guided freshman admissions at the university, a faculty report noted. The report was presented recently to UC's Board of Regents.

In addition, the proportion of students admitted to selective campuses from low-income families, families with no previous experience with college, low performing schools and rural areas also is higher than they were before comprehensive review was implemented in 2001 for the freshman class applying to enter UC in the fall of 2002.

"The number of applicants to all of our campuses is growing, which means the campuses are becoming ever more selective," said Barbara Sawrey, chair of the university's Board of Admissions and Relations with Schools. "Comprehensive review is helping campuses make difficult choices while continuing to provide access to high-achieving students from across the state."

To read a UC news release, click here. To read the report, go to http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/regents/regmeet/sept03/302attach.pdf online. (Adobe Acrobat Reader required)

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