54,521 applications to UC Davis, a 25% increase

54,521 applications

A 25-percent increase in transfer hopefuls contributed to a record high of 54,521 applications for fall enrollment, up 6.3 percent from last year’s 51,298. Here is the breakdown:

• 43,269 high school seniors are seeking freshman status, an increase of about 2.2 percent from last year’s 42,344.

• 11,252 students are seeking to transfer from other colleges and universities, a 25.7 percent increase from last fall’s 8,954.

“We’re really pleased to see that more students are taking the opportunity to come to UC Davis after they start their studies at community college,” said Frank Wada, executive director of undergraduate admissions and university registrar.