<p>
UCLA Admit Rate During 2000 and 2012
**In-State Students ** : 31% (2000) -> 19% (2012)
Out-Of-State Students : 20% (2000) -> 30% (2012)
International Students : 14% (2000) -> 33% (2012)</p>
<p>It may be that the the out-of-state and international students are far more qualified than in the past, but I think the more likely explanation is top UC schools are trying to make up for budget cuts in recent years by increasing the number of higher tuition students (out-of-state and international) to the point where they may be favored over in-state students.</p>