DLSUCET Cutoff and Admission Rate by Programme
DLSUCET Cutoff and Admission Rate by Programme
DLSUCET admission rate hovers around 22% of applicants. Programme-level competition varies widely.
Overall admission rate
| Cycle | Approx. applicants | Approx. admitted | Admission rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 35,000 | 7,500 | 21% |
| 2024 | 36,000 | 8,000 | 22% |
| 2025 | 35,500 | 8,000 | 23% |
Programme-level competitiveness
| Programme cluster | Approx. admission rate | Realistic DLSUCET target |
|---|---|---|
| BS Computer Science | 12-18% | 88+ |
| BS Engineering programmes (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) | 15-22% | 85+ |
| BS Accountancy | 15-22% | 85+ |
| BS Information Systems | 18-25% | 82+ |
| BS Architecture | 20-28% | 80+ |
| BS Business programmes | 20-28% | 80+ |
| BA programmes (Comm, Pol Sci, Econ) | 25-35% | 76+ |
| Education programmes | 30-40% | 72+ |
Reading the cutoffs honestly
- DLSU is test-weighted (more so than Ateneo)
- Cutoffs shift year to year by 2-5 composite points
- Programme-level quotas are firm
- DLSU allows 3 programme choices ranked by priority
What target DLSUCET to plan toward
- BS CS / Engineering: target 85+, particularly strong Math + Science
- BS Accountancy: target 85+, strong Math
- BS Business programmes: target 80+
- BA programmes: target 76+
Strategic application
DLSU allows 3 programme choices. List strategically:
- First: dream programme matched to DLSUCET target
- Second: realistic backup
- Third: safety programme
DLSUCET vs other Manila CETs
| Test | Acceptance rate |
|---|---|
| DLSUCET | ~22% |
| ACET | ~25% |
| USTET | ~30% |
| UPCAT | ~11% |
DLSUCET sits between ACET and USTET in selectivity.
Where Super Tutor fits
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