University of California, Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, CA

University of California, Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, CA

Tuition & Fees

$14,054

$43,046

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
21%
600-699
50%
500-599
27%
400-499
2%
700-800
35%
600-699
38%
500-599
25%
400-499
2%
700-800
7%
600-699
34%
500-599
45%
400-499
13%
300-399
1%
composite english math
30-36
37%
24-29
43%
18-23
19%
12-17
1%
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undergraduateRatios

52%

male

48%

female

1

teacher

19

students

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Selective

47%

acceptance rate

Accepted 27,014
Declined + 29,620
Total Received 56,634
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Public

17,792

undergraduate students

1,908

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology
  2. Computer Science
  3. Business Management Economics
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Codes

SAT 4860
ACT 0460

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Location

School Facts

University of California Santa Cruz, founded in 1965, is a public, comprehensive university. Its 2,000-acre campus is located in Santa Cruz.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 19,700
Established in 1965
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by •  WASC (Western Assn. of Schools and Colleges)

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Santa Cruz, CA

2,000-acre campus in Santa Cruz (population: 64,465), 30 miles from San Jose and 75 miles from San Francisco; 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 Jose. School operates transportation to the Bay Area. Public transportation serves campus.

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

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
51%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
98%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

 
8 fraternities 7% of male students
 
15 sororities 8% of female students
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

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

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
21%
600-699
50%
500-599
27%
400-499
2%
700-800
35%
600-699
38%
500-599
25%
400-499
2%
700-800
7%
600-699
34%
500-599
45%
400-499
13%
300-399
1%
composite english math
30-36
37%
24-29
43%
18-23
19%
12-17
1%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $70
($80 for international students)
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 or ACT Required
SAT Subject Tests Not used

Selective

47%

acceptance rate

Accepted 27,014
Declined + 29,620
Total Received 56,634

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Essay
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
State residency

Important

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

Considered

Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

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

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Admissions Contact

Blia Yang
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
P: 831 459-4008
F: 831 459-4452
admissions@ucsc.edu

Financial Aid

84%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$25,395.00

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $11,442
Room & board $16,916
Additional fees $2,612
Books & supplies $1,085
Total $32,055
Average Financial Aid - $25,395
Total with Avg. Aid $6,660

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $31,605,838
State $74,473,344
Institutional $95,964,522
Other external $1,976,914
Total $204,020,618

Non-need-based

Federal $772,058
State $640,505
Institutional $9,912,117
Other external $1,070,858
Total $12,395,538

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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: 831 459-2963
F: 831 459-3628
fin_aid@ucsc.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Patrick Register
Director of Financial Aid
jpregis@ucsc.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
basketball
cross-country
diving
golf
soccer
swimming
tennis
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Club Sports - Men's

badminton, cheerleading, cross-country, cycling, equestrian sports, fencing, ice hockey, lacrosse, racquetball, rugby, sailing, soccer, softball, surfing, swimming, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee,volleyball, weight lifting

Club Sports - Women's

badminton, cheerleading, cross-country, cycling, equestrian sports, fencing, ice hockey, lacrosse, racquetball, rugby, sailing, soccer, softball, surfing, swimming, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee,volleyball, weight lifting

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, cheerleading, cross-country, cycling, equestrian sports, fencing, ice hockey, lacrosse, racquetball, rugby, sailing, soccer, softball, surfing, swimming, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, weight lifting

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Athletic Directors

Susan Harriman (men's)
Director For Athletics And Office Of Physical Education, Recreation, And Sports
email

Athletic Facts

Mascot
Banana Slug
School colors
navy blue and gold

Athletics Right Now

19,700

total students

96%

in-state

4%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

90%

17,792
students

Female
48%
8,611

Male
52%
9,181

10%

1,908
students

Female
44%
844

Male
56%
1,064

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

96%

17,255
students

Female
49%
8,377

Male
51%
8,878

4%

537
students

Female
44%
234

Male
56%
303

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Student Break-down

8%
Nonresident aliens
2%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
22%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
28%
Hispanic/Latino
30%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
8%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

67%

Transfer applicants accepted

22%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.80
College GPA: 2.40
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: November 30

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

135

quarter hours

Minimum transfers must complete

75

quarter hours

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Counseling services

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

Remedial services offered

Not Reported

Career placement services

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

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

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 transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 50
Countries most often represented Canada
China
Hong Kong
India
Japan
Taiwan
Special services offered for international applicants Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact


831 459-4117
internationaladmissions@ucsc.edu

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