University of California-Santa Cruz
University of California-Santa Cruz is a public 4-year institution in Santa Cruz, CA. It enrolls about 19,764 students and admits roughly 63% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Santa Cruz, CA 95064 |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Enrollment | 19,764 |
| Acceptance rate | 63% |
| Applicants / admitted | 68,845 / 43,054 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $14,560 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $45,337 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 74% |
| Transfer-out rate | 5% |
| Full-time retention rate | 90% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $16,526 |
| Campus setting | City: Small |
| Size category | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| Website | www.ucsc.edu/ |
| Phone | 8314590111 |
Admissions
About 68,845 students applied and 43,054 were admitted. Of those admitted, 4,381 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $14,560 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $45,337. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $16,526 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $9,472 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $10,114 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $13,001 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $18,786 |
| Over $110,000 | $32,674 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 4,032 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 74% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
University of California-Santa Cruz is in Santa Cruz, CA, Santa Cruz County. Its coordinates are 36.9956, -122.0588.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of California-Santa Cruz?
About 63% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 68,845 applicants.
How much does University of California-Santa Cruz cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $14,560 for in-state students and $45,337 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend University of California-Santa Cruz?
About 19,764 students are enrolled.