Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Santa Cruz, California |
| Online | ucsc.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| 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 61,695 prospective students applied, and 36,177 were granted admission. Of those admitted 4,187 enrolled in the school. 19,004 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 837 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $11,442 plus fees of $2,628. UCSC is ranked 218 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
UCSC is rated within the top 32% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of California Santa Cruz within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#218 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#53 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#23 in Best Colleges in California
#8 in Best Public Colleges in California
#169 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Value Colleges in California
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1160/1360 |
| ACT | 25/33 |
| GPA | 3.63 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Nov 30, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $70 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
California Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,180 |
| Other Fees | $2,628 |
| Room and Board | $17,429 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,179 |
| Total One Year Cost | $37,858 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,180 |
| Other Fees | $2,628 |
| Room and Board | $17,429 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,179 |
| Total One Year Cost | $67,612 |
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% |
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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.
Current students may use the University of California Santa Cruz GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.