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University of California-Santa Cruz

Acceptance Rate 46.92 %
Tuition & Fees $45,337
($14,560)
Student Population 19,478
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $20,896
Graduation Rate 76 %

Academic Overview

University of California-Santa Cruz Campus, Santa Cruz, CA
University of California-Santa Cruz is a public, four-years institute located in Santa Cruz, California. It is a Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $14,560 for California residents and $45,337 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $14,855 for California residents and $29,957 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 19,478 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 46.92% and the graduation rate is 76% last year.
The salary after graduation from University of California-Santa Cruz varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $53,800. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, UC Santa Cruz's tuition & fees is $14,560 for California residents and $45,337 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $14,855 for in-state students and $29,957 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
California ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$14,560$45,337
Graduate$14,855$29,957
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at UC Santa Cruz. The acceptance rate of UC Santa Cruz is 46.92% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 12.48%. The average graduation rate is 76% and the transfer-out rate is 5%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $20,896 and 65% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 19,478 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for University of California-Santa Cruz is 46.92 %.
Acceptance Rate
46.92%
Graduation Rate for University of California-Santa Cruz is 76 %
Graduation Rate
76%
Transfer-out Rate for University of California-Santa Cruz is 5 %
Transfer-out Rate
5%
Retention Rate for University of California-Santa Cruz is 88 %
Retention Rate
88%
Student Population for University of California-Santa Cruz is 19,478
Student Population
19,478
Student to Faculty Ratio for University of California-Santa Cruz is 23 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
23 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $20,896 at University of California-Santa Cruz.
Financial Aid Amount
$20,896

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address1156 High St, Santa Cruz, CA 95064-1011
Phone831-459-0111
WEBwww.ucsc.edu/
Admissionadmissions.ucsc.edu/
Online Applicationadmission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.html
Financial Aidfinancialaid.ucsc.edu/
Net Price Calculatorwww2.ucsc.edu/finaidcalc/
Veterans Tuitionstars.ucsc.edu/veteran/
Athleticncaa.org/about/resources/research/graduation-rates
Disability Servicedrc.ucsc.edu/

Offered Degrees

UC Santa Cruz offers 165 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's730
Master's530
Doctorate (Research)390

Special Learning Opportunities

University of California-Santa Cruz offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:9,440)
Board/Meal Plan

Veterans Benefits

University of California-Santa Cruz has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges