Get the latest on degrees, college, and scholarship opportunities straight to your inbox.
University of California-Santa Cruz Logo
University of California-Santa Cruz
Snapshot
Status
Public
Acceptance Rate
47%
SAT Range
-
ACT Range
-
Student/Faculty Ratio
25:1
Total Enrollments
19,478
Total Cost
$68,784
Net Average Cost of Attendance
$17,975
University of California-Santa Cruz Map
Main Address
1156 High St
Santa Cruz, CA 95064-1011
Share
Rankings
Overall Rankings
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
#17 of 1,461
Legal Professions And Studies
#18 of 338
Physical Sciences
#19 of 1,126
Natural Resources And Conservation
#24 of 776
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
#24 of 524
Philosophy And Religious Studies
#28 of 1,024
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
#43 of 902
Visual And Performing Arts
#50 of 1,401
Overall Scores
A-
Admissions & Acceptance
A
Retention & Graduation
A-
Instructors & Faculty
B
Financial Resources

Read more about our ranking methodology.

Contact Info
Quick Links
Admissions
Applications
Financial Aid
Net Price Calculator
Athletic Resources
Veteran & Military Benefits
Disability Resources
Contact & Location
Phone Number
(831) 459-0111
Website
www.ucsc.edu
Location
1156 High St
Santa Cruz, CA 95064-1011
Setting
Small City
Key Info, Costs & Aid
Selectivity
Acceptance Rate (2022)
Completion Rate (2022)
Student Body
Total Enrollments (2022) 19,478
Men 50%
Women 50%
Total Enrollments (2022) 19,478
White 32%
Hispanic or Latino 27%
Asian 22%
Multiracial 8%
International (Non-Citizen) 7%
Unknown 2%
Black or African American 2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0%
Native American 0%
Costs
In State Tuition (2022)
$11,564
Out of State Tuition (2022)
$41,636
Books
$1,204
On Campus Room & Board
$18,185
Helpful Links

* These statistics utilize the most recently released data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

Degree Overview
Degrees
Total Awards (2022) 5,391
Bachelor's 89%
Master's 7%
Doctoral 4%
Total Awards (2022) 5,391
Human and Social Sciences 30%
Mathematics and Science 20%
Computer Technology 15%
Business 9%
Engineering 9%
Art and Design 7%
Education and Liberal Arts 5%
Legal and Law 2%
Agriculture 2%
Explore Majors

Sources for school statistics and data include U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Find Online Schools
Sponsored Content
Accreditation
Accreditation
Accredited By
WASC Senior College and University Commission
Specialized Accreditations
American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs

Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)

Alumni & Student Reviews
University of California-Santa Cruz Logo
4 Based on 5 Reviews
Career Preparation
A-
Students and Culture
A-
Facilities
A
Activities and Groups
B+
Career Preparation

What letter grade would you give your school on how well it prepares students for a career in the real world?

3.8 Based on 4 Reviews
A- Excellent

Students and Culture

What letter grade would you give the students/culture at your school?

4.2 Based on 3 Reviews
A- Excellent

Facilities

What letter grade would you give the facilities at your school.

4.6 Based on 2 Reviews
A Excellent

Activities and Groups

What overall letter grade would you give the activities/groups at your school?

3.4 Based on 5 Reviews
B+ Great

Questions & Answers

There are no questions and answers about University of California-Santa Cruz