<p>From the UC website - UCI’s 2008 Freshman Profile:</p>
<p>Averages
High School GPA: 3.95
ACT Composite Score: 26
SAT Critical Reading: 594
SAT Mathematics: 639
SAT Writing: 606
University of California - Admissions</p>
<p>Only the top 12.5% of California students are eligible to apply (measured by GPA in a prescribed course of study) to the UC system, so they are at the top of their class. The test scores are used for selection (using “comprehensive review” Comprehensive Review - University of California Office of the President ) when there are more eligible students applying than can be accepted. UCI received 42,429 applications for 2008.</p>