University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, California

UC Santa Cruz has a steadfast commitment to the intellectual growth of its students, all while promoting environmental stewardship and active engagement with the community. Such impactful work is led by faculty who care for each student as capable, hard-working individuals.
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College Highlights
CLASS SIZE
The number of sections of each class size.
2-9: 128 | 10-19: 166 | 20-29: 414
30-39: 72 | 40-49: 52 | 50-99: 120 | 100+: 161
ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Non-U.S. Citizen: 6%
Hispanic/Latinx: 28%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 2%
White, non-Hispanic: 31%
Native/Indigenous American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 0%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 23%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 8%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 2%
SPECIAL STUDY OPTIONS
Programs available at this institution.
Cooperative education program
Distance learning
Double major
Exchange student program (domestic)
Honors Program
Independent study
Internships
Student-designed major
Study abroad
Teacher certification program
RESIDENCE LIFE
Percent of students living on campus.
First-time, first-year (freshman) students: 96%
Undergraduates: 49%
Campus housing options.
Coed dorms
Men’s dorms
Women’s dorms
Apartments for married students
Apartments for single students
Special housing for international students
Theme housing
Wellness housing
Camper Park
Admission
ADMISSIONS FACTORS
Very Important
Rigor of secondary school record | Academic GPA
Application Essay | State residency
Important
Extracurricular activities | Talent/ability | Character/personal qualities
First generation | Geographical residence
Considered
Volunteer work | Work experience
Tuition & Cost
Tuition (in-state): $11,928
Tuition (out-of-state): $42,954
Fees: $2,658
Room & Board: $19,943
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Contact Admissions
admissions.ucsc.edu
(831) 459-4008
admissions@ucsc.edu
Campus Location
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064