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University of California-Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CA
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University of California-BerkeleyBerkeley, CA
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Rankings*
Public, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Offered DegreeBachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$14,560 California Residents
$45,337 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$14,850 California Residents
$45,627 Out-of-State
cheaper$14,855 California Residents
$29,957 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$15,261 California Residents
$30,363 Out-of-State
Less$20,896Average Financial Aid AmountMore$22,200
Admission
Easier46.92%Acceptance RateTighter11.33%
Lower12.48%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable46.33%
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
English Proficiency Test
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Enrollment
Smaller19,478Total EnrollmentLarger45,307
Smaller17,502Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger32,479
Smaller1,976Graduate Student PopulationLarger12,828
Smaller98Online Student PopulationLarger1,622
Completion & Outcomes
Lower76%Graduate RateHigher94%
5%Transfer-out Rate-
Lower88%Retention RateHigher96%
Special Learning Opportunity
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,440)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,765)
Board/Meal Plan
Faculties
More Students per Faculty23 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty19 to 1
918Number of faculties2,703
Lower$146,915Average Faculty SalaryHigher$175,852
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.