<p>Hey, is it me or does it seem like CAL up-ed their acceptance rate this year (close to 30%)? i also heard that they accepting more people this year, but are planning to significantly cut back on acceptances next year…anyone know why they would be doing this?</p>
<p>Acceptance rate for Cal this year was 27%; exceptionally high.</p>
<p>Last year's acceptance rate was lower because of the budget cuts; less money means they admit less students. However, their budget was partially restored, and they admitted students into Spring last year.</p>
<p>This year, the high acceptance rate can be attributed to a partially restored budget as well.</p>
<p>According to the admissions office, this year's class is the strongest admitted pool.</p>