$14,025
$42,039
not including room and board
in-state out-of-state More Financial Details51%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 27,235 |
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| Declined | + 25,740 |
| Total Received | 52,975 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| University of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
| University of California — Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA |
| University of California, Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA |
| University of California, Berkeley | Berkeley, CA |
| University of California, Riverside | Riverside, CA |
| University of California, Davis | Davis, CA |
| University of California, San Diego | La Jolla, CA |
| Pepperdine University | Malibu, CA |
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara, CA |
| SAT | 4860 |
|---|---|
| ACT | 0460 |
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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 | 19,457 |
| Established in | 1965 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by | • WASC (Western Assn. of Schools and Colleges) |
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
| Application fee | $70 |
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| 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 Not used SAT or ACT Required |
51%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 27,235 |
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| Declined | + 25,740 |
| Total Received | 52,975 |
Essay
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
State residency
Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Particular talent/ability
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Alumni/ae relationship
Class rank
Interview
Minority affiliation
Recommendations
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Blia Yang
Interim Director of Undergraduate Admissions
P: 831 459-4008
F: 831 459-4452
admissions@ucsc.edu
| Tuition | $14,025 |
| Room & board | $16,048 |
| Books & supplies | $1,152 |
| Total | $31,225 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
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Applicants accepted who enroll
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High School GPA: 2.80 College GPA: 2.40 |
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| 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 |
Maximum transfered
135
Minimum transfers must complete
75
Not Reported
Not Reported
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 11 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Canada China India Japan South Korea Taiwan |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
831 459-4117
internationaladmissions@ucsc.edu
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