University of California-Santa Cruz

Snapshot

Status

Public

Acceptance Rate

63%

SAT Range

ACT Range

Student/Faculty Ratio

24:1

Total Enrollments

19,764

Total Cost

$71,083

Net Average Cost of Attendance

$16,526

Overall Rating

B+ Good

Main Address

1156 High St
Santa Cruz, CA 95064-1011

Rankings

Overall Rankings

Legal Professions And Studies

#18 of 334

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

#22 of 1,457

Physical Sciences

#22 of 1,106

Natural Resources And Conservation

#25 of 786

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies

#28 of 504

Philosophy And Religious Studies

#31 of 1,023

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

#47 of 893

Visual And Performing Arts

#52 of 1,380

Overall Scores

A-

Admissions & Acceptance

Retention & Graduation

A-

Instructors & Faculty

B+

Financial Resources

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Contact Info

Quick Links

Veteran & Military Benefits

Disability Resources

Contact & Location

Phone Number

(831) 459-0111

Website

www.ucsc.edu

Location

1156 High St
Santa Cruz, CA 95064-1011

Setting

Small City

Key Info, Costs & Aid

Selectivity

Acceptance Rate (2023)

Completion Rate (2023)

Student Body

Total Enrollments (2023) 19,764

Women 51%

Men 49%

Total Enrollments (2023) 19,764

White 31%

Hispanic or Latino 27%

Asian 23%

Multiracial 8%

International (Non-Citizen) 6%

Unknown 2%

Black or African American 2%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0%

Native American 0%

Costs

In State Tuition (2023)

$11,834

Out of State Tuition (2023)

$42,611

Books

$1,315

On Campus Room & Board

$18,785

Helpful Links

* These statistics utilize the most recently released data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

Degree Overview

Degrees

Total Awards (2023) 5,546

Bachelor's 89%

Master's 7%

Doctoral 4%

Total Awards (2023) 5,546

Human and Social Sciences 29%

Mathematics and Science 20%

Computer Technology 16%

Engineering 9%

Business 9%

Art and Design 7%

Education and Liberal Arts 5%

Legal and Law 2%

Agriculture 2%

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Accreditation

Accredited By

WASC Senior College and University Commission

Specialized Accreditations

American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation

Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs

Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)

Alumni & Student Reviews

4 Based on 5 Reviews

Career Preparation

A-

Students and Culture

A-

Facilities

Activities and Groups

B+

Career Preparation

What letter grade would you give your school on how well it prepares students for a career in the real world?

3.8 Based on 4 Reviews

A- Excellent

Students and Culture

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4.2 Based on 3 Reviews

A- Excellent

Facilities

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4.6 Based on 2 Reviews

A Excellent

Activities and Groups

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3.4 Based on 5 Reviews

B+ Great

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