Santa Cruz, CA

University of California-Santa Cruz

www.ucsc.edu/ ⟶

Graduation Rate
62%
Tuition (In-State)
$14,560
Acceptance Rate
47%
Enrollment
19,478

The UCSC vision is to promote academic excellence within a diverse community of scholars and learners. UCSC will lead in the development of new disciplines, advances in established disciplines and in new lines of collaboration between disciplines by its receptivity to creativity and innovation based in rigorous scholarly activity. We will celebrate the diversity of our students, faculty and staff and value their differing perspectives and contributions.

Costs and Financial Aid

$40,306
Tuition
$14,560
Room and Board
$18,785
Books and Supplies
$1,315
Other Expenses
$5,646

Gross Annual Cost

Estimated Annual Cost

$40,306
Gross Annual Cost
Out of pocket:
$18,828
Estimated Annual Cost
Estimated annual cost generated from the Department of Education. Actual costs may vary based on individual circumstances.
$71,083
Tuition
$45,337
Room and Board
$18,785
Books and Supplies
$1,315
Other Expenses
$5,646

Gross Annual Cost

Estimated Annual Cost

$71,083
Gross Annual Cost
Out of pocket:
$18,828
Estimated Annual Cost
Actual costs may vary based on individual circumstances.
$40,306
Tuition
$14,560
Room and Board
$18,785
Books and Supplies
$1,315
Other Expenses
$5,646

Gross Annual Cost

Estimated Annual Cost

$40,306
Gross Annual Cost
Out of pocket:
$18,828
Estimated Annual Cost
Actual costs may vary based on individual circumstances.
Federal Grants
60%
$5,513
State/Local Grants
49%
$10,766
Institutional Grants
59%
$9,933
Loans
36%
$6,519

Percent Receiving Aid and Average Aid Amount

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Acceptance Rate and Test Scores

47%

Acceptance Rate

Data not available

Applicants Submitting Test Scores

Data not available
0-0
SAT
Verbal
0-0
SAT
Math
0-0
ACT
Composite

Typical Test Scores of Admitted Students

Diversity and Demographics

19,478
Students
89% Undergrad
11% Graduate

Degree Type

95% Full-time
5% Part-time

Full-time vs Part-time Status

17,502
Undergrad
Students
50% Female
50% Male

Gender Ratio

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0%
Asian or Pacific Islander
23%
Black
2%
Hispanic
28%
White
32%
Unknown
2%
Non-resident
5%

Race and Ethnicity of Undergrad Students

Graduation Rate and Most Popular Majors

62%
4 years

Graduation Rate

Computer Science
653
Psychology, General
430
Business/Managerial Economics
279
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
176
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
160

Most Popular Majors and Number of Graduates

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