<p>xiggi:</p>
<p>While not totally dismissive, I don’t think 4-year grad rate is applicable to rich, OOS students. Those that have the transcript to be accepted into Cal or UCLA can get out in four years. Sure, they may have to take a class on Friday at 8:00 am, but it is available. :D</p>
<p>Regardless of the 6 year rate, the mean time for graduation across all UCs is 4.2 years. Systemwide, ~60% graduate in 4 years. At Cal and UCLA, it’s close to 70%. That includes a bunch of kids who have to work full time to pay their bills, who were unprepared for admission, who have zero AP/IB credits, who speak English as a second-third language, URMs (who have a 70% six-year grad rate) etc. And, of course, don’t forget the UC focus on Pell Grantees, which is significantly higher (2-3-4 times) than other top schools.</p>