Why students look here
- Distinctive coastal hillside campus setting
- A good match for students seeking a less conventional campus culture
- Strong environmental, marine, and computing-related programs
Public research university
Santa Cruz, CA
University of California, Santa Cruz
UC Santa Cruz is a public research university with a coastal hillside campus and a distinctive campus feel. It offers strong pathways in computing, environmental studies, marine science, and the arts.
Focus areasComputer Science · Environmental Studies · Marine Science · Arts · Research
At a glance
Fast facts for this college
Acceptance rate65.8%
Avg net price$17,890
Median earnings$68,396
SAT / ACTN/A
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Profiles reporting this college1Across approved acceptd profiles
Accepted profiles1Students on acceptd who reported an admit here
Observed admit share100.0%Among acceptd profiles that reported this college
Accepted outcomes recorded1Total admit outcomes stored in acceptd
Current major signal
Cognitive Science
About this school
School typePublic research university
Campus settingCoastal hillside campus
Student-faculty ratio22:1
Official snapshot
In-state tuition$16,005
Out-of-state tuition$50,205
SAT / ACTN/A
Campus diversity
Total student population17,940
Student-faculty ratio22:1
Enrollment mix
Full-time97%
Part-time3%
Race and ethnicity
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Best fit for students who want
UC Santa Cruz is a strong fit for students drawn to a coastal, unconventional campus experience alongside research-driven academics. It’s especially appealing for those interested in computing, environmental and marine sciences, or the arts.
Academic stylePublic research university
Campus feelCoastal hillside campus
Known areasComputer Science + Environmental Studies
Current Acceptd major signalCognitive Science
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