University of California, Santa Cruz

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

700-800

35%

600-699

38%

500-599

25%

400-499

700-800

600-699

34%

500-599

45%

400-499

13%

300-399

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30-36

37%

24-29

43%

18-23

19%

12-17

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undergraduateRatios

52^%

male

48^%

female

teacher

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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Codes

SAT	4860
ACT	0460

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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

700-800

35%

600-699

38%

500-599

25%

400-499

700-800

600-699

34%

500-599

45%

400-499

13%

300-399

composite english math

30-36

37%

24-29

43%

18-23

19%

12-17

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 Subject Tests Not used SAT or ACT Required

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

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state

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

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

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

Non-need-based

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

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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

Intramural/Recreational Sports

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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

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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
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

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

135

quarter hours

Minimum transfers must complete

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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University of California, Santa Cruz

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

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Selective

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Important

Considered

Not Considered

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Financial Aid

Of students' needswere fully met

Average financial aid

Cost

Scholarships & Grants

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Financial Aid Deadline

Required Financial Aid Forms

Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Officer

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Club Sports - Men's

Club Sports - Women's

Intramural/Recreational Sports

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Athletic Facts

Athletics Right Now

total students

in-state

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

17,792students

1,908students

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

17,255students

537students

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Student Break-down

Transfer Admissions

Transfer Requirements

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: November 30

Transfer Credits

quarter hours

quarter hours

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Counseling services

Remedial services offered

Career placement services

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Additional services

Special programs for physically disabled students

Of students' needs
were fully met

17,792
students

1,908
students

17,255
students

537
students