Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. Maryland-Baltimore County's yield is 12 pts higher than U. California-Santa Cruz's
Yield rate - 2
U. California-Santa Cruz admits 66% vs. 72% at U. Maryland-Baltimore County
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- U. Maryland-Baltimore CountySelective
- U. California-Santa CruzSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 21–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- U. Maryland-Baltimore CountyTest-optional
- U. California-Santa CruzTest-blind
How they read a record
U. Maryland-Baltimore County
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
U. California-Santa Cruz
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | U. Maryland-Baltimore County | U. California-Santa Cruz |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Required | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered | Required |
| Other tests | Considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why