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“I love being able to contribute something new to a field, to do something that hasn’t been done.”
Evelyn Hernandez
UCSF Ph.D. student, biochemistry and molecular biology

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UC’s 29,000 Master's and Ph.D. students are an unrivaled force for innovation.
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UC announces Native American Opportunity Plan
The University of California will ensure that in-state systemwide Tuition and Student Service Fees for California students from federally recognized Native American tribes are fully covered by grants or scholarships under a new plan.
Explore the UC story through data
See detailed metrics on student enrollment, graduation rates, alumni outcomes and more about the University.
83% of undergrads come from California
2 out of 3 California students who applied last year got in.
56% of California undergrads pay no tuition
UC has one of the strongest financial aid programs in the nation.
86% of undergrads earn a diploma
Most students complete their studies in just over four years.