Santa Cruz, California
University of California, Santa Cruz | UCSC
Public school in California with 17,800 total undergraduate students
Chancing
University of California, Santa Cruz | UCSC is a somewhat competitive school
Overall acceptance rate
59%
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Admissions
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Admissions stats
Applicants & acceptance rate
Overall acceptance rate
59%
Women
62%
Men
54%
Total number of applicants
61,695
Women: 53%
Men: 47%
Accepted students who attend
Yield rate - overall
12%
Cost & scholarships
Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$31,499
Out-of-state
$61,253
Average net cost after aid
Income
Average net cost
$0–30,000
$13,340
$30,001–48,000
$14,379
$48,001–75,000
$17,375
$75,001–110,000
$23,778
Over $110,000
$33,865
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Applications
Application requirements
Accepts Common App
No
Considers class rank
No
Recommendation letters
Not used
TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Required
SAT/ACT testing policy
Not used
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Students
Enrolled student statistics
Enrolled students
First-year students (full-time)
4,187
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
54%
Enrolled men:
46%
6-year graduation rate
75%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
88%
Student diversity
Diverse
International students
6%
Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander: 24%
Black: 2%
Hispanic: 30%
Native American: < 1%
Other: 10%
White: 34%
Academics
Student faculty ratio
19:1
Calendar system
Quarter
Special academic offering
Study abroad
Credit for AP exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling
Majors & careers
Special focus
None
Has medical school
No
Housing
Commuter College
No
On campus housing
Yes
Sports
D1 Football
No
Football conference
None
D1 Basketball
No
Basketball conference
Division III Independents
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Location
1156 High St
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
Campus Setting
Urban
Region
Far West
Campus culture
Religious Affiliation
None
HBCU
No
Contact information
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