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Tuition

$14,823

$37,701

not including room and board

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Moderately Selective

64%

acceptance rate

Accepted 17,843
Declined + 9,815
Total Received 27,658
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Public

15,668

undergraduate students

1,507

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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undergraduateRatios

47%

53%

male

female

1  :  18

teacher

students

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

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700-800
7%
600-699
32%
500-599
38%
400-499
20%
300-399
3%
700-800
9%
600-699
37%
500-599
36%
400-499
16%
300-399
2%
700-800
6%
600-699
32%
500-599
41%
400-499
18%
300-399
3%
composite english math
30-36
15%
24-29
40%
18-23
33%
12-17
11%
6-11
1%
30-36
14%
24-29
50%
18-23
27%
12-17
9%
30-36
11%
24-29
50%
18-23
33%
12-17
6%
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology
  2. Business Management Economics
  3. Literature
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School Facts

University of California at Santa Cruz, founded in 1965, is a public, comprehensive university. Its 2,000-acre campus is located on a former ranch, overlooking Monterey Bay, the Pacific Ocean, and downtown Santa Cruz.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 17,175
Established in 1965
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by WASC (Western Assn. of Schools and Colleges)

Codes

SAT 4860
ACT 0460

Right Now

Santa Cruz, CA

2,000-acre campus in Santa Cruz (population: 56,810), 75 miles from San Francisco and 30 miles from San José; branch campus in Silicon Valley and extension in downtown Santa Cruz. Served by bus; major airports serve San Francisco and San Jose; train serves San José. School operates transportation to the Bay Area. Public transportation serves campus.

University of California, Santa Cruz
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064

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Campus Life

yes
Housing available
48%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
99%
Percent of freshman that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Alchohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

 
7 fraternities 1% of male students
 
13 sororities 1% of female students

% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
96%
Top 1/4
100%
Top 1/2
100%
Bottom 1/2
0%
Bottom 1/4
0%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
7%
600-699
32%
500-599
38%
400-499
20%
300-399
3%
700-800
9%
600-699
37%
500-599
36%
400-499
16%
300-399
2%
700-800
6%
600-699
32%
500-599
41%
400-499
18%
300-399
3%
composite english math
30-36
15%
24-29
40%
18-23
33%
12-17
11%
6-11
1%
30-36
14%
24-29
50%
18-23
27%
12-17
9%
30-36
11%
24-29
50%
18-23
33%
12-17
6%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $60
Common application accepted no
Application deadline November 30
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Neither
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Required
SAT or ACT Required

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Essay
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
State residency

Important

Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Particular talent/ability

Considered

Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Interview
Minority affiliation
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment

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Moderately Selective

64%

acceptance rate

Accepted 17,843
Declined + 9,815
Total Received 27,658

Admissions Contact

Michael Mc Cawley
Acting Director of Admissions
P: 831 459-4008
F: 831 459-4452
admissions@ucsc.edu

Cost

Additional fees 13,416
Books & supplies 1,407
Total $14,823
Average Financial Aid - 16,254
Total with Avg. Aid $-1,431

Financial Aid

89%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$16,254

Average financial aid

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Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $22,989,296
State $34,368,561
Institutional $42,139,992
Other external $1,497,389
Total $100,995,238

Non-need-based

Federal $81,660
State $37,032
Institutional $2,745,669
Other external $416,194
Total $3,280,555

Financial Aid Deadline

FAFSA
March 2

State aid form
March 2

Other
March 2

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

State aid form

Other

Financial Aid Office

P: 800 944-6050 (March 1-May 1)
F: 831 459-3628
fin_aid@ucsc.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Ann Draper
Director of Financial Aid
ann@ucsc.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
basketball
cross-country
golf
soccer
swimming
tennis
volleyball
water polo

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Western Water Polo Association (Division III)
Mascot
Banana Slug
School colors
navy blue and gold

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Athletics Right Now

Club Sports - Men's

Badminton, Baseball, Cheerleading, Cross-Country, Cycling, Disc Golf, Diving, Fencing, Golf, Lacrosse, Rugby, Sailing, Soccer, Table Tennis, Track And Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Water Polo

Club Sports - Women's

Badminton, Cheerleading, Cross-Country, Cycling, Dance, Disc Golf, Diving, Equestrian Sports, Fencing, Golf, Lacrosse, Rugby, Sailing, Table Tennis, Track And Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Water Polo

Intramural/Recreational Sports

Badminton, Basketball, Cross-Country, Flag Football, Floor Hockey, Indoor Soccer, Racquetball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Triathlon, Volleyball

Athletic Directors

Linda Spradley (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
American Studies
Anthropology
Applied Economics/Finance
Art
Astronomy/Astrophysics
Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
Bioinformatics
Biology
Business Management Economics
Chemistry
Chemistry/Biochemistry
Classical Studies
Community Studies
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Digital Arts/New Media
Earth Sciences
Ecology/Evolutionary Biology
Economics
Education
Electrical Engineering
Environmental Studies
Environmental Toxicology
Feminist Studies
Film/Digital Media
German Studies
Global Economics
Health Sciences
History
Information Systems Management
International Economics
Italian Studies
Language Studies
Latin American/Latino Studies
Legal Studies
Linguistics
Literature
Marine Biology
Mathematics
Molecular/Cellular/Developmental Biology
Music
Music Composition
Network Engineering
Neuroscience/Behavior
Ocean Sciences
Ocean Studies
Philosophy
Physics
Plant Sciences
Politics
Psychology
Social Documentation
Sociology
Statistics/Stochastic Modeling
Theatre Arts

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology
  2. Business Management Economics
  3. Literature

Programs Offered

  • Double majors
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine

17,175

total students

97%

3%

in-state

out-of-state

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Undergraduate

91%

15,668
students

Female
53%
8,244

Male
47%
7,424

Graduate

9%

1,507
students

Female
46%
692

Male
54%
815

undergraduateFull-time

98%

15,411
students

Female
53%
8,106

Male
47%
7,305

undergraduatePart-time

2%

257
students

Female
54%
138

Male
46%
119

Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
3%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
23%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
20%
Hispanic/Latino
45%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
8%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

68%

Transfer applicants accepted

24%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.40
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Essay or personal statement Required of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: November 30

Winter: October 31

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

135

quarter hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological

Remedial services offered

Not Reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Internships
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

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Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

90%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders

Internation Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens
Countries most often represented China
Japan
Mexico
Russia
South Korea
The Philippines
Special services offered for international applicants Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Jill Sakamoto
International Admissions Specialist
831 459-2131
admissions@ucsc.edu

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