School Information

75.3
Total Cost $27,481
Total Enrollment 16,775
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 18 : 1

University of California-Santa Cruz

http://www.ucsc.edu/
1156 High St, Santa Cruz, California 95064-1011
(831) 459-0111

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus Setting City: Small
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At University of California-Santa Cruz, 61.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 49.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $10,963), and 45% receive loans ($4,963 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $13,642. Off campus it is around $10,176.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending University of California-Santa Cruz is $14,120 per year.

Yearly Tuition
University of California-Santa Cruz Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $8,862
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $31,531
Tuition Graduate in State $7,836
Tuition Graduate Out of State $22,872
Living Costs
University of California-Santa Cruz Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $27,481
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $50,150
Total Expense In State Off Campus $24,864
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $19,537
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $47,533
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $42,206
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 27,833 people applied to University of California-Santa Cruz. Of the applicants, 72.0% were admitted (69.0% male & 74.0% female ) and 20.0% accepted (21.0% male and 19.0% female)

Of the 15,259 undergraduate students at University of California-Santa Cruz, 3.0% are part-time. A majority (96.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 5.0% of the 1,516 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     97.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     89.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     64.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     46.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     68.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     73.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline March 15
Admissions Office Phone (831) 459-4008
Admissions Office Email admissions@ucsc.edu
Admissions Office Address Office of Admissions - Cook House University of California, Santa Cruz 1156 High Street Santa Cruz, CA 95064
Admissions Transfer URL http://stars.ucsc.edu/
Admissions Website http://www.ucsc.edu/admissions/index.html (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/apply/apply_online.html
Application Fee $60

In order to be accepted to University of California-Santa Cruz, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
University of California-Santa Cruz SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 510
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 630
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 520
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 640
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 510
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 620
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 22
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 27
ACT English (25th Percentile) 21
ACT English (75th Percentile) 27
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 21
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 28
 
University of California-Santa Cruz Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences 6
Plant Sciences, General 6
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 150
American/United States Studies/Civilization 40
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other 45
German Studies 6
Italian Studies 6
Latin American Studies 1
Women's Studies 52
Biological and biomedical sciences 485 6 17
Bioinformatics 6 1 2
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 75
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 105
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology 147 2 4
Ecology 45
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other 2 10
Environmental Toxicology 1 1
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 77
Molecular Biochemistry 30
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 290
Business/Managerial Economics 290
Communication, journalism, and related programs 11
Communication and Media Studies, Other 11
Computer and information sciences and support services 63 17 5
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other 15
Computer and Information Sciences, General 31 17 5
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 17
Education 84 9
Education, General 84 9
Engineering 41 9 8
Computer Engineering, General 18 6 4
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 23 3 4
English language and literature/letters 212 10 3
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other 212 10 3
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 79 2 3
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 3
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 53
Linguistics 23 2 3
History 160 5 1
History, General 160 5 1
Legal professions and studies 66
Legal Studies, General 66
Mathematics and statistics 47 8 3
Applied Mathematics 5 1
Mathematics, General 47 3 2
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 43 2 4
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 15 2 4
Neuroscience 28
Natural resources and conservation 193 8 13
Environmental Science 18
Environmental Studies 175 8 13
Philosophy and religious studies 58 5
Philosophy 58 5
Physical sciences 116 35 49
Astronomy 9 9
Astrophysics 16
Chemistry, General 34 9 12
Geology/Earth Science, General 39 2 7
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical 5 6
Physics, General 27 10 15
Psychology 330 11 9
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology 1
Psychology, General 329 11 9
Public administration and social service professions 95
Community Organization and Advocacy 95
Social sciences 496 46 21
Anthropology 148 10 7
Economics, General 87
Economics, Other 34 16
International Economics 6
Political Science and Government, General 118 1 3
Social Sciences, Other 10
Sociology 109 9 5
Visual and performing arts 9 341 14
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 54
Art/Art Studies, General 123
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 9 40
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other 102
Fine/Studio Arts, General 6
Music, General 22 8
 
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