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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
Blia Yang
Director, Admissions
Email: admissions@ucsc.edu
Phone: 831-459-4008
Fax: 831-459-4452
Director, Admissions
Email: admissions@ucsc.edu
Phone: 831-459-4008
Fax: 831-459-4452
Majors & Degrees
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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Plant Sciences, General |
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
American/united States Studies/civilization |
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Ethnic Studies |
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German Studies |
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Hispanic-american, Puerto Rican, And Mexican-american/chicano Studies |
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Italian Studies |
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Women's Studies |
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Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Bioinformatics |
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Biological And Biomedical Sciences, Other |
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Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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Biomedical Sciences, General |
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Cell/cellular And Molecular Biology |
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Ecology |
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Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography |
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Molecular Biochemistry |
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Molecular Biology |
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Neuroscience |
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Business/managerial Economics |
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Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, And Special Effects |
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services, Other |
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Computer And Information Sciences, General |
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Computer Science |
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Computer/information Technology Services Administration And Management, Other |
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Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design |
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Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Physics Teacher Education |
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Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering |
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Computer Engineering, General |
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Computer Engineering, Other |
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Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
English Language And Literature/letters, Other |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Applied Linguistics |
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Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General |
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Comparative Literature |
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Foreign Languages And Literatures, General |
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Linguistic, Comparative, And Related Language Studies And Services, Other |
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Linguistics |
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Spanish Language And Literature |
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History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General |
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Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Legal Studies |
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Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Mathematics, General |
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Cognitive Science, General |
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Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
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Natural Sciences |
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Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental Science |
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Environmental Studies |
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Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Jewish/judaic Studies |
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Philosophy |
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Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Astrophysics |
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Chemistry, General |
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Geology/earth Science, General |
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Physical Sciences, General |
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Physics, General |
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Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Behavioral Neuroscience |
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Cognitive Psychology And Psycholinguistics |
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Psychology, General |
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Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
Community Organization And Advocacy |
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Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Anthropology, General |
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Archeology |
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Econometrics And Quantitative Economics |
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Economics, General |
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Economics, Other |
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International Economics |
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Political Science And Government, General |
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Sociology, General |
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Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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Art/art Studies, General |
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Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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Film/video And Photographic Arts, Other |
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Game And Interactive Media Design |
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Music Performance, General |
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Music, General |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
55,866
Applied
28,808
Accepted
17,517
Enrolled
Female Admissions
29,434
Females Applied
15,050
Females Accepted
51%
Male Admissions
24,375
Males Applied
12,565
Males Accepted
52%
Applying
70
Application Fee
3.57
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 |
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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 |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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SAT Critical Reading | 659 | 590 | 680 | |
SAT Math | 653 | 600 | 710 | |
ACT Composite | 29 | 24 | 30 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
11,442
In-state
43,196
Out-of-state
Fees
2,612
Full-time student fees
166,641
Room & board
Other Payment Considerations
Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Financial Aid
25,453
Avg. Financial Aid Package
25,044
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
5,222
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
6,673
Avg. Loan Aid
6,206
Avg. Grant Aid
21,111
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
83%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
25%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
17,517
Total Undergrad students
9%
International Students
4%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 26.29% |
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Black or African American | 1.75% |
White or Caucasian | 31.07% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.09% |
Asian | 21.89% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.11% |
Two or more races | 8.19% |
Other | 1.62% |
Gender
Male (52.26%)
Female (47.74%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
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College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | None |
Housing options |
Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only 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 UCSC Slug Run
Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation, Multicultural Festival and UCSC Slug Run
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 Students & Scholars Association, College Panhellenic & Inter-Greek Council, Film Production Coalition and Indian Student Association
Bayanihan, Chinese Students & Scholars Association, College Panhellenic & Inter-Greek Council, Film Production Coalition and Indian Student Association
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 |
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Badminton | No | No | |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Cheerleading | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Fencing | No | No | |
Golf | No | No | No |
Ice Hockey | No | No | |
Lacrosse | No | No | |
Racquetball | No | No | |
Rugby | No | No | |
Sailing | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
Softball | No | No | |
Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
Tennis | No | Division 3 | No |
Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
Triathlon | No | No | |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | ||
Volleyball | Division 3 | No | |
Water Polo | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Badminton | No | No | |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Cheerleading | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Fencing | No | No | |
Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
Ice Hockey | No | No | |
Lacrosse | No | No | |
Racquetball | No | No | |
Rugby | No | No | |
Sailing | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
Softball | No | ||
Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
Tennis | No | Division 3 | No |
Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
Triathlon | No | No | |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | ||
Volleyball | Division 3 | No | |
Water Polo | No |
Faculty
866
Total Faculty
25:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 626
Part-time - 240
Male - 475
Female - 391
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