University of California-Santa Cruz

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Quarter

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	9,300
Student to faculty ratio	24 to 1
Acceptance rate	59%
Students retention rate	89%
On-time graduation rate	78%

Located in Santa Cruz, California, UC Santa Cruz is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. UC Santa Cruz operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

University of California-Santa Cruz is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

UC Santa Cruz boasts an impressive student retention rate of 89% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

58.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,070

Cost of attendance at University of California-Santa Cruz in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$43,824

Cost of attendance at University of California-Santa Cruz in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 57 of freshman students at University of California-Santa Cruz received on average $19,199 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$19,199

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,305	31%	$5,399	$7,045,252
Other Federal Grant	1,899	46%	$4,956	$9,411,085
State Grant/Scholarships	1,909	46%	$10,405	$19,862,919
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	2,014	48%	$8,248	$16,611,028
Total Grant & Scholarships	2,390	57%	$19,199	$45,885,032

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of California-Santa Cruz students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of California-Santa Cruz students is 78.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 79.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 76.1%.

78.1%

asian 84.8% 739 students
African American 59.0% 36 students
white 77.6% 850 students
unknown 84.5% 49 students
hawaiian 72.7% 8 students
hispanic 73.8% 706 students
International Students 75.6% 198 students
Mixed Race 78.9% 228 students

Sport Conferences

Basketball Division III Independents
Track and Cross Country Division III Independents

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of California-Santa Cruz provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of California-Santa Cruz offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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