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University of California-Santa Cruz

Public, 4-year

1156 High St, Santa Cruz, CA 95064-1011

(831) 459-0111

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Quick Facts

17,812

Total Enrollment

63%

Acceptance Rate

74%

Graduation Rate

$49,716

Median Earnings (6yr)

$14,560

In-State Tuition

$16,607

Avg Net Price

22:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

About University of California-Santa Cruz

Institution Details

Type Public, 4-year
Classification Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Size 10,000 - 19,999
Accreditation Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
Primary Degree Bachelor's
Highest Degree Graduate

Location

Address 1156 High St
City Santa Cruz, CA
ZIP Code 95064-1011
County Santa Cruz County

Special Designations

Hispanic-Serving Institution Asian American/Pacific Islander Serving Land Grant

President/Chief Administrator: Cynthia Larive (Chancellor)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Computer Science 16%
Biology 16%
Social Sciences 12%
Psychology 10%
Visual/Performing Arts 10%
Business 6%
Engineering 3%
Mathematics 2%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: Yes

Admissions

Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment 17,812

Student Demographics

Female 52%
Male 48%

Race/Ethnicity

White 30.8%
Black 1.9%
Hispanic 28.5%
Asian 24.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Races 8.5%
Non-Resident Alien 3.1%
Unknown 2.3%

Student Characteristics

Age 25 and Older 3.6%
Part-Time Students 3.3%

Tuition & Financial Aid

$14,560

In-State Tuition

$45,337

Out-of-State Tuition

$38,649

Total Cost of Attendance

$16,607

Avg. Net Price

Financial Aid Statistics

Students Receiving Pell Grants 32%
Students with Federal Loans 29%
Students Receiving Any Aid 32%

Student Debt & Repayment

Median Debt at Graduation $16,666
Median Total Debt $14,334
90th Percentile Debt $29,410
3-Year Repayment Rate 75%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:

$0 - $30,000 $9,472
$30,001 - $48,000 $10,114
$48,001 - $75,000 $13,001
$75,001 - $110,000 $18,786
$110,001+ $32,674

Earnings After Graduation

Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:

$49,716

6 Years After

$59,302

8 Years After

$68,396

10 Years After

Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):

25th percentile: $27,574  |  75th percentile: $77,721

Earnings by Family Income Background

$48,155

Low Income

$48,535

Middle Income

$53,498

High Income

Student Outcomes

90%

Full-Time Retention

68%

Part-Time Retention

74%

Graduation Rate

Institutional Resources

22:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

$16,951

Avg. Faculty Salary

(monthly)

$12,450

Instructional Expenditure

(per student)

Contact Information

Phone: (831) 459-0111

Website: Visit Site

Admissions: Apply Now

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