University of California - Santa Cruz

best-colleges #493 in Best Colleges in America
SANTA CRUZ, CA · 4 Year · 
3.5
  • Hispanic-Serving Institution
  • Public College
  • SAT/ACT Optional
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Rankings
Rankings-L
3
93 in Best Colleges in America
Rankings-R
  • 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
B
Value
A
Diversity
B
Campus
C
Athletics
B
Party Scene
A
Professors
B+
Location
D minus
Dorms
C
Campus Food
B minus
Student Life
C+
Safety
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Popular Majors
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#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
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Admissions
Admissions
59%
Acceptance Rate
Application Website
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
No
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Costs
costs
$19,615
Annual Cost
Average Total Aid Awarded
$19,199
Students Receiving Financial Aid
63%
National Average Cost
$15,523
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After College
after-college
$46,900
Median Earnings
Graduation Rate
78%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National Average Earnings
$33,028
Students
students
17,087
Full-Time Enrollment
Full-Time Enrollment
17,087 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
777
Undergrads Over 25
5%
Pell Grant
31%
Varsity Athletes
2%
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Campus Life
campus-life
0%
Freshmen Live On-Campus
Student Faculty Ratio
22:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
Athletic Conference
Division III Independents
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (without football)
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