University of California-Santa Cruz
tuition & fees
$45,337
graduate tuition & fees
$29,957
acceptance rate
63%
Student Population
19,478
online students
98
Number of Programs
167
Financial Aid Amount
$20,896
Graduation Rate
76%
University of California-Santa Cruz is a Public, 4 years college located in Santa Cruz, California. UC Santa Cruz ranked 193rd in National Universities, 192nd in World Universities, and 43rd in California Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 19,478 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. It is a Research University with very high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. UC Santa Cruz's acceptance rate is 63.00% last year (undergraduate school).
University of California-Santa Cruz is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of University of California-Santa Cruz and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1156 High St, Santa Cruz, CA 95064-1011 |
| Phone | 831-459-0111 |
| WEB | www.ucsc.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | admissions.ucsc.edu/ |
| Online Application | admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.html |
| Financial Aid | financialaid.ucsc.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www2.ucsc.edu/finaidcalc/ |
| Veterans Tuition | stars.ucsc.edu/veteran/ |
| Athletic | ncaa.org/about/resources/research/graduation-rates |
| Disability Service | drc.ucsc.edu/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with very high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of University of California-Santa Cruz is 63.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 10.00%. The application fees are $80 for undergraduate programs and $135 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 63.00 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 10.00 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $80 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $135 |
Tuition & Fees
UC Santa Cruz's 2024 tuition & fees is $14,560 for California residents and $45,337 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 2.31% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($44,312).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $14,855 for California residents and $29,957 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 2.19% compared to the last year's rate.
| California Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $14,560 | $45,337 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $14,855 | $29,957 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 19,478 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 98 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. UC Santa Cruz has 17,502 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,976 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 19,478 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 17,502 |
| Graduate Students | 1,976 |
| Online Enrollment | 98 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
UC Santa Cruz offers 167 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by UC Santa Cruz
| Number of programs | 167 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |