University of California-Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, CA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About University of California-Santa Cruz

University of California-Santa Cruz is a large, public institution in Santa Cruz, CA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 17,940 students. The acceptance rate is 66%. 75% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $68,396.

66%

Acceptance

$17,890

Net price

17,940

Enrollment

75%

Grad rate

Report Card

A-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

A-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

A-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C+

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

66%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$17,890

Average net price

$16,005

In-state tuition

$50,205

Out-of-state tuition

$19,948

Room & board

$1,192

Books & supplies

$41,179

Total cost of attendance

32%

Students receiving Pell grants

28%

Students with federal loans

$16,666

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$8,717

$30–48K

$10,613

$48–75K

$14,418

$75–110K

$18,986

$110K+

$33,323

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Computer Science17.2%

Multidisciplinary15.7%

Biology14.1%

Social Sciences9.1%

Visual & Performing Arts6.3%

Business5.5%

Engineering5.1%

Physical Sciences4.4%

Natural Resources3.8%

Foreign Languages3.7%

After Graduation

$68,396

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$49,716

Median earnings (6 yrs)

75%

Graduation rate

88%

Retention rate

83%

Earn more than a HS grad

$13,595

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

17,940

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

37%

First-generation

Gender balance

53% women

47% men

Race & ethnicity

White

31%

Hispanic

29%

Asian

24%

Two or more races

Black

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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