Why students look here
- Distinctive coastal hillside campus environment among the UCs
- A good match for students seeking a less conventional campus culture
- Known strengths in environmental, marine, and computing-related fields
Public research university
Santa Cruz, CA
University of California, Santa Cruz
UC Santa Cruz is a public research university in a coastal hillside campus setting, with a distinctive campus culture. It offers strong pathways in computing, environmental studies, marine science, and the arts, with a research-focused feel
Focus areasComputer Science · Environmental Studies · Marine Science · Arts · Research
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Campus settingCoastal hillside campus
About this school
School typePublic research university
Campus settingCoastal hillside campus
Undergrad size17,940
Student-faculty ratio22:1
Official snapshot
Acceptance rate65.8%
Avg net price$17,890
In-state tuition$16,005
Out-of-state tuition$50,205
SAT / ACTN/A
Median earnings$68,39610 years after entry
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 if you’re excited by a coastal hillside campus and want to explore computing, environmental and marine science, or creative disciplines. It’s especially well-suited for students who are drawn to research-driven academic pathways.
Academic stylePublic research university
Campus feelCoastal hillside campus
Known areasComputer Science + Environmental Studies
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