UCI majors with the highest acceptance rates?

Hey all! I'm applying to UCI and I wanted to know if there are any majors with particularly high acceptance rates. Any advice would be appreciated!

Hey there! Acceptance rates can vary year to year and are often influenced by the number of applicants, the competitiveness of those applicants, and the program's capacity. While I don't have the exact acceptance rates for each major at UCI, I can point out a few less competitive majors that might have relatively higher acceptance rates.

1. Humanities and social science majors, such as history, sociology, and anthropology, generally tend to be less competitive when compared to STEM majors. This is largely due to a smaller pool of applicants and fewer students pursuing these fields.

2. Less popular majors or niche programs may have higher acceptance rates simply because fewer students apply to them. These can include unique programs like Criminology, Law and Society or Earth System Science.

3. Larger departments with more faculty and resources can sometimes have higher acceptance rates as well. For example, the School of Social Sciences at UCI is one of their largest academic units, so some of the majors within that school might be less competitive.

It's important to note, however, that you should choose a major that genuinely aligns with your interests and career aspirations, rather than solely focusing on acceptance rates. UCI, like many universities, evaluates applicants holistically, considering your academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and personal qualities beyond just the major you choose. It's better to excel in a field you're passionate about than to apply to a major simply because it may offer a slightly higher acceptance rate.

Good luck with your application to UCI!