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University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA · Public · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 66%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $18,549
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 74%
- Median earnings
- $73,362
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of California-Santa Cruz is a public college in Santa Cruz, CA with 17,940 undergraduates. It admits 66% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $18,549 per year ($9,973 for families earning under $30,000). 74% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $73,362 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 66%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 68,845
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 43,054
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 10%
- of admitted students enrolled
What University of California-Santa Cruz looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $43,867
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $16,585
- Out-of-state tuition
- $54,187
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$9,973
- $30–48k$10,713
- $48–75k$13,446
- $75–110k$18,220
- $110k+$35,350
Get a personal estimate with University of California-Santa Cruz's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 74%
- Freshman retention
- 88%
- Median earnings
- $73,362
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $15,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 17,940
- Student–faculty ratio
- 22:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 34%
- White31%
- Hispanic29%
- Black2%
- Asian24%
University of California-Santa Cruz FAQ
What is University of California-Santa Cruz's acceptance rate?+
University of California-Santa Cruz admits 66% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
Is University of California-Santa Cruz test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to University of California-Santa Cruz?+
In Fall 2023, 68,845 students applied to University of California-Santa Cruz and 43,054 were admitted; 4,381 enrolled.
Does University of California-Santa Cruz consider legacy status?+
No. University of California-Santa Cruz reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of California-Santa Cruz require an essay?+
University of California-Santa Cruz reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of California-Santa Cruz cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $43,867 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,549.
What is University of California-Santa Cruz's graduation rate?+
74% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 110714 · How we use this data
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