University of California-Santa Cruz Admissions Information

47%
Acceptance Rate
$80
Application Fee
65,912
Total Applicants
12%
Yield Rate

Admissions Overview

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 requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.

Selectivity

47%

Selective

Application Volume

65,912

Total Applicants

Enrollment Yield

12%

Students who enroll

Admission Requirements

The admission process at University of California-Santa Cruz has a 47% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $80. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at University of California-Santa Cruz evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.

Testing Policy

Test Required

Standardized test scores are required for admission

Application Cost

$80

Non-refundable application fee

Complete Application Requirements

Required for Admission

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High School Transcript
Required
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High School GPA
Required
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English Proficiency Test
Required

Not Considered for Admission

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Standardized Test Scores
Not Considered
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Personal Statement/Essay
Not Considered
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Letters of Recommendation
Not Considered
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High School Class Rank
Not Considered
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Work Experience
Not Considered
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Legacy Status
Not Considered
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Other Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not Considered

Note: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.

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Admission Statistics

65,912 students applied to UCSC. Of those, 47% were accepted (30,926 students). Of these 30,926 accepted students, 3,859 chose to enroll.

65,912

Total Applicants

30,926

Students Admitted

3,859

Students Enrolled

47%

Acceptance Rate

Admission Funnel

Applied
65,912
Admitted
30,926
Enrolled
3,859