| Massachusetts Global vs. UC Santa Cruz |
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|---|---|---|
#275 in National Universities #63 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #68 in National Universities #21 in California Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$12,540 California Residents $12,540 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$15,035 California Residents $46,923 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$13,680 California Residents $13,680 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$15,410 California Residents $30,512 Out-of-State |
| Less$6,617 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$21,083 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Acceptance Rate | 65.79% |
| - | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 9.29% |
| Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller8,996 | Total Enrollment | Larger19,938 |
| Smaller5,090 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger17,940 |
| Larger3,906 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,998 |
| Larger8,996 | Online Student Population | Smaller166 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower43% | Graduate Rate | Higher75% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 10% |
| Lower62% | Retention Rate | Higher88% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,440) | |
| Board/Meal Plan | ✔ | |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty24 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty22 to 1 |
| 768 | Number of faculty | 1,006 |
| Lower$88,907 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$161,983 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.