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University of California-Santa Cruz

Tuition
45,337
Students
21,109
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Small | Urban

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

21,109

Graduation Rate

74%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable

Admissions

Acceptance Rate62.54%

Apply

68,845

Accepted

43,054

Attend

4,381

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$80

Graduate

$135

Test Scores

Sat Range

N/A

Act Range

N/A

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$14,560

Out-of-State

$45,337

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$5,559

State/Local Grants

$11,654

Institutional/Scholarships

$10,748

Graduate

In-State

$14,855

Out-of-State

$29,957

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$4,937

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$18,785

Books & Supplies

$1,315

Personal Expenses

$5,646

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

39

Average Assistance

$9,092

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

0

Average Assistance

N/A

Academics

Graduation Rate74%

Student Faculty Ratio21:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Computer Science
  • Psychology, General
  • Business/Managerial Economics
  • Sociology, General
  • Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Computer Science
  • Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation
  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics

Student Body

Students Enrolled21,109

Undergraduate

18,997

Graduate

2,112

Full-Time

97

Part-Time

3

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Soccer
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    No

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    Yes