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University of California-Santa Cruz

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$17,975Avg. Net Price
76%Grad Rate
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Popular Traits

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Binge Watching50%
Night Owl49%
Thrifting48%
Working Out47%
Over Whenever46%
Fine with Drinking44%
Extrovert43%
Coffee43%
Boba42%
Around Campus42%

Popular Majors

What UCSC students on MeetYourClass are studying

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Psychology

16%

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Business

9%

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Biology

8%

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Marine Biology

5%

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Computer Science

5%

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University of California-Santa Cruz Stats

Enrollment Deposit
Student Population
Admissions
Location
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Cost
Demographics
Outcomes

Enrollment Deposit

How much is UCSC's enrollment deposit?

University of California-Santa Cruz requires a deposit of $250 to confirm your enrollment.



National Rank

50.70%

University of California-Santa Cruz is in the top 50.70% of colleges in the country for deposit cost. Nationally, 23.16% of colleges do not require a deposit.

State Rank

38.50%

University of California-Santa Cruz is in the top 38.50% of colleges in the state of California for deposit cost. 18.37% of colleges in the state do not require a deposit.

Type Rank

67.90%

University of California-Santa Cruz is in the top 67.90% of Public, 4-year or above colleges for deposit cost. 37.66% of public colleges do not require a deposit.

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Student Population

University of California-Santa Cruz educates a diverse community of 19,478 students, with 17,502 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 1,976 engaged in advanced graduate studies.


Total Enrollment

19,478


Total Undergraduates

17,502

Total Graduates

1,976


Full-Time vs Part-Time

96% Full-Time

4% Part-Time

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Admissions

The admission process at University of California-Santa Cruz has a 47% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $80. University of California-Santa Cruz has test required that focus on each student's unique potential.


Acceptance Rate

47%


Application Fee

$80

How Do I Apply to University of California-Santa Cruz?

You can apply to University of California-Santa Cruz by going to the official application page and paying the $80 application fee.

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Location

Located in Santa Cruz, CA, University of California-Santa Cruz offers students a accessible urban experience with all the advantages of a smaller city setting.


City

Santa Cruz


County

Santa Cruz County


State

California


Country

United States


Urbanization

City: Small

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About

University of California-Santa Cruz features a student-focused approach with a 23 : 1 student-faculty ratio, None values, and competitive NCAA athletic programs that enhance the college experience.


Student-to-Faculty Ratio

23 : 1


Religious Affiliation

None


Division in Athletics

NCAA


Sector

Public, 4-year or above


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Cost

University of California-Santa Cruz makes education accessible, offering an average net price of $17,975 with 65% of students receiving financial assistance including 33% benefiting from Pell Grants.


Average Net Price

$17,975


Received Aid

65%


Pell Recipients

33%


Tuition

$7,280 In-State

$22,668.5 Out-of-State

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Demographics

The University of California-Santa Cruz student body represents diverse backgrounds and experiences, with 91% in-state students and a balanced age distribution across traditional and non-traditional learners.


Gender
Men
8,778 (50%)
Women
8,724 (50%)

Undergraduate Ages
Under 18
473 (3%)
18-19
7,321 (42%)
20-21
6,662 (38%)
22-24
2,263 (13%)
Over 25
783 (4%)

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Outcomes

University of California-Santa Cruz prioritizes student success, demonstrated by a 76% graduation rate and the achievements of alumni who make meaningful contributions in their communities and careers.


Graduation Rate

76%

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