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University of California-Santa Cruz

Public, 4-year

1156 High St, Santa Cruz, CA 95064-1011

(831) 459-0111

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Quick Facts

17,812

Total Enrollment

63%

Acceptance Rate

74%

Graduation Rate

$49,716

Median Earnings (6yr)

$14,560

In-State Tuition

$16,607

Avg Net Price

22:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

About University of California-Santa Cruz

Institution Details

Type Public, 4-year
Classification Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Size 10,000 - 19,999
Land Grant Yes

Location

Address 1156 High St
City Santa Cruz, CA
ZIP Code 95064-1011
County Santa Cruz County

President/Chief Administrator: Cynthia Larive (Chancellor)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Computer Science 16%
Biology 16%
Social Sciences 12%
Psychology 10%
Visual/Performing Arts 10%
Business 6%
Engineering 3%
Mathematics 2%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: Yes

Admissions

Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment 17,812

Student Demographics

Male 48%
Female 52%
White 31%
Black 2%
Hispanic 28%
Asian 25%

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

In-State Tuition $14,560
Out-of-State Tuition $45,337

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Aid 32%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:

$0 - $30,000 $9,472
$30,001 - $48,000 $10,114
$48,001 - $75,000 $13,001
$75,001 - $110,000 $18,786
$110,001+ $32,674

Earnings After Graduation

Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:

$49,716

6 Years After

$59,302

8 Years After

$68,396

10 Years After

Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):

25th percentile: $27,574  |  75th percentile: $77,721

Earnings by Family Income Background

$48,155

Low Income

$48,535

Middle Income

$53,498

High Income

Student Outcomes

90%

Full-Time Retention

68%

Part-Time Retention

74%

Graduation Rate