University of California - Santa Cruz

#493 in Best Colleges in America

SANTA CRUZ, CA · 4 Year ·

3.5

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1156 HIGH ST SANTA CRUZ, CA 95064

Hispanic-Serving Institution
Public College
SAT/ACT Optional

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Rankings Majors Admissions Costs Students

Rankings

93 in Best Colleges in America

Most Liberal Colleges in America 13 of 100
Best Hispanic-Serving Institutions in America 78 of 405
Best Colleges for Information Technology in America 93 of 293

Academics

B+

Overall Grade

B+

Academics

Value

Diversity

Campus

Athletics

Party Scene

Professors

B+

Location

D minus

Dorms

Campus Food

B minus

Student Life

C+

Safety

Popular Majors

#1Computer Science

670 Graduates

#2Psychology

510 Graduates

#3Cellular Biology

297 Graduates

#4Managerial Economics

291 Graduates

#5Sociology

261 Graduates

#6Environmental Science

208 Graduates

#7Political Science and Government

196 Graduates

#8Cinematography and Video Production

177 Graduates

#9Anthropology

161 Graduates

#10Economics

154 Graduates

Admissions

59%

Acceptance Rate

Application Website

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Application Deadline

November 30

SAT Range

1160-1360

ACT Range

25-33

Application Fee

$80

SAT/ACT

Neither required nor recommended

High School GPA

Required

Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

$19,615

Annual Cost

Average Total Aid Awarded

$19,199

Students Receiving Financial Aid

63%

National Average Cost

$15,523

After College

$46,900

Median Earnings

Graduation Rate

78%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

91%

National Average Earnings

$33,028

Students

17,087

Full-Time Enrollment

Full-Time Enrollment

17,087 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

777

Undergrads Over 25

Pell Grant

31%

Varsity Athletes

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus

Student Faculty Ratio

22:1

Evening Degree Programs

Athletic Conference

Division III Independents

Athletic Division

NCAA Division III (without football)