University of California Santa Cruz
Overview
Student Population
National Rank
| Location | Santa Cruz, California |
| Online | ucsc.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Santa Cruz, California, University of California Santa Cruz is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 56,586 prospective students applied, and 26,803 were granted admission. Of those admitted 3,695 enrolled in the school. 19,093 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 607 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $11,442 plus fees of $2,518. UCSC is ranked 110 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Admission Standards
| SAT | 1190/1400 |
| ACT | 26/32 |
| GPA | 3.73 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Nov 30, 2019 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
Annual Cost to Attend
California Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,089 |
| Other Fees | $2,518 |
| Room and Board | $16,448 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,720 |
| Total One Year Cost | $36,217 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,089 |
| Other Fees | $2,518 |
| Room and Board | $16,448 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,720 |
| Total One Year Cost | $65,209 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 17% |
| Biology | 14% |
| Psychology | 11% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 10% |
| Business | 9% |
Other Colleges to Consider
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| C |
University of California DavisDavis, California |
| C |
California Polytechnic State University San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo, California |
| C |
University of California Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, California |
| C |
University of California IrvineIrvine, California |
Reviews
Student and Parent Reviews
If you are a student, former student, faculty member or parent, please help guide other prospective students by sharing your personal experiences with this school. What is it really like to go to University of California Santa Cruz?
Jan 2, 2019
R******a from CA
I was a computer science and arts major at UCSC and I had a great time! The game design department has some notably incredible faculty. The only issue I had overall was housing on & off campus because there are many sketchy landlords in the santa cruz area.
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Dec 26, 2018
A******o from Cheyenne
UCSC is a great school and has something for everyone. A research university to its core, Santa Cruz has a lot of world-renown programs, professors, and up-to-date academic spaces (lecture halls, classrooms, labs, etc.). The culture of the university is one of the most unique in the world. The only real problem I had with the school was the overpopulation of the campus. The campus is massive, but there isn't a lot of on-campus living options, especially because the city and students preach a policy of conservation and many initiatives to build new housing complexes get turned down. That ends up pushing a lot of the students into the city, which wouldn't be a problem if it weren't for the fact that Santa Cruz is one of the most expensive places to live in the state. If something doesn't get done about the housing crisis soon, it can completely break this amazing school and city.
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Apr 2, 2016
E******c from Santa Cruz
Ridiculous experience. If you want a hippie style education and to smoke a lot of weed, go here but it's mostly a waste of your time.
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110714 IPEDS survey data for University of California Santa Cruz.
