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University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
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Overview
University of California, Santa Cruz is a University institution located in Santa Cruz, CA, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
United States
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
United States
Contact
Timetra Hampton
Director, Undergraduate Admissions
Email: admissions@ucsc.edu
Phone: 831-459-4008
Fax: 831-459-3188
Director, Undergraduate Admissions
Email: admissions@ucsc.edu
Phone: 831-459-4008
Fax: 831-459-3188
Majors & Degrees
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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Agroecology And Sustainable Agriculture | ||
Plant Sciences, General | ||
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Ethnic Studies | ||
Hispanic-american, Puerto Rican, And Mexican-american/chicano Studies | ||
Women's Studies | ||
Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Bioinformatics | ||
Biology/biological Sciences, General | ||
Biomedical Sciences, General | ||
Biotechnology | ||
Cell/cellular And Molecular Biology | ||
Ecology | ||
Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography | ||
Molecular Biochemistry | ||
Molecular Biology | ||
Neuroscience | ||
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Business/managerial Economics | ||
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, And Special Effects | ||
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer And Information Sciences, General | ||
Computer Science | ||
Computer/information Technology Services Administration And Management, Other | ||
Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Social And Philosophical Foundations Of Education | ||
Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer Engineering, General | ||
Computer Engineering, Other | ||
Electrical And Electronics Engineering | ||
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Applied Linguistics | ||
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General | ||
Comparative Literature | ||
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General | ||
Linguistic, Comparative, And Related Language Studies And Services, Other | ||
Linguistics | ||
Spanish Language And Literature | ||
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
International Public Health/international Health | ||
History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General | ||
Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Legal Studies | ||
Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Applied Mathematics, General | ||
Mathematics, General | ||
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Behavioral Sciences | ||
Cognitive Science, General | ||
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other | ||
Natural Sciences | ||
Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental Science | ||
Environmental Studies | ||
Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Jewish/judaic Studies | ||
Philosophy | ||
Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Astrophysics | ||
Chemistry, General | ||
Geology/earth Science, General | ||
Physical Sciences, General | ||
Physics, General | ||
Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
Community Organization And Advocacy | ||
Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Anthropology, General | ||
Archeology | ||
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics | ||
Economics, General | ||
International Economics | ||
Political Science And Government, General | ||
Sociology, General | ||
Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Art History, Criticism And Conservation | ||
Art/art Studies, General | ||
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General | ||
Film/video And Photographic Arts, Other | ||
Music Performance, General |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
66,033
Applied
31,096
Accepted
17,502
Enrolled
Female Admissions
34,925
Females Applied
17,784
Females Accepted
51%
Male Admissions
28,150
Males Applied
11,881
Males Accepted
42%
Applying
70
Application Fee
3.98
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
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Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 3 Other requirements exist (see below) |
Required for some programs |
A minimum high school GPA of 3.4 |
Other requirements: | Minimum high school GPA of 3.0 for California residents, 3.4 for non-residents |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
---|---|---|---|
Fall freshmen | November 30th | March 31st | |
Out of state Fall freshmen | November 30th | January 1st | |
Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
Transfer | November 30th | April 30th |
Financial Aid
25,879
Avg. Financial Aid Package
25,867
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
6,109
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
6,740
Avg. Loan Aid
7,793
Avg. Grant Aid
22,220
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
82.9%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
26%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
17,502
Total Undergrad students
5%
International Students
4%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 28.06% |
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Black or African American | 1.86% |
White or Caucasian | 31.8% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Asian | 23.21% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.15% |
Two or more races | 8.28% |
Other | 1.99% |
Gender
Male (48.38%)
Female (47.72%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
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College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | None |
Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing International housing |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 51% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation, Multicultural Festival and Practical Activism Conference
Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation, Multicultural Festival and Practical Activism Conference
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Bayanihan, Chinese Scholars & Student Association, College Panhellenic & Inter-Greek Council, Film Production Coalition and Game Design & Art Collaboration
Bayanihan, Chinese Scholars & Student Association, College Panhellenic & Inter-Greek Council, Film Production Coalition and Game Design & Art Collaboration
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
---|---|---|---|
Badminton | No | No | |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Cross-country Running | Division 3 | No | |
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Fencing | No | No | |
Golf | No | No | No |
Ice Hockey | No | No | |
Indoor Track | Division 3 | No | |
Lacrosse | No | No | |
Rugby | No | No | |
Sailing | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
Softball | No | No | |
Swimming And Diving | Division 3 | No | |
Table Tennis | No | No | |
Tennis | Division 3 | No | |
Track And Field | Division 3 | No | |
Triathlon | No | No | |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | ||
Volleyball | Division 3 | No | |
Water Polo | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
---|---|---|---|
Badminton | No | No | |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Cross-country Running | Division 3 | No | |
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Fencing | No | No | |
Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
Ice Hockey | No | No | |
Indoor Track | Division 3 | No | |
Lacrosse | No | No | |
Rugby | No | No | |
Sailing | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
Softball | No | No | |
Swimming And Diving | Division 3 | No | |
Table Tennis | No | No | |
Tennis | Division 3 | No | |
Track And Field | Division 3 | No | |
Triathlon | No | No | |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | ||
Volleyball | Division 3 | No | |
Water Polo | No |
Faculty
917
Total Faculty
23:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 766
Part-time - 151
Male - 480
Female - 437
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