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Overview

University of California, Santa Cruz is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Santa Cruz, California, United States. This institution also has branch campuses in Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco and Santa Barbara. Founded in 1965, University of California, Santa Cruz (UC Santa Cruz) is a coeducational institution officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. UC Santa Cruz provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 61-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. Its acceptance rate is 50-59%. This makes it an averagely selective. International students are welcome to apply. UC Santa Cruz also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

University of California, Santa Cruz's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of California, Santa Cruz's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of California, Santa Cruz' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University of California, Santa Cruz's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

Identity

Name
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Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UC Santa Cruz
Founded 1965
Motto Fiat Lux
Let there be light
Colours UCSC blue and UCSC gold
Mascot Sammy the Slug

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Location

Address 1156 High Street
Santa Cruz
95064-1011 California
United States
University of California, Santa Cruz's location map and satellite view Location Map
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University of California, Santa Cruz Phone Number (831) 459 0111
University of California, Santa Cruz Fax Number (831) 459 4452
Other locations Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco and Santa Barbara

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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of California, Santa Cruz is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: WASC Senior College and University Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1965


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of California, Santa Cruz's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • American Chemical Society
  • American Geological Institute, California State Commission on Teacher Credentialing
  • American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize University of California, Santa Cruz as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University of California, Santa Cruz Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of California, Santa Cruz is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of California, Santa Cruz's academic range and degree level offering.



University of California, Santa Cruz: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

University of California, Santa Cruz Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of California, Santa Cruz Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of California, Santa Cruz categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at University of California, Santa Cruz.



University of California, Santa Cruz: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro) 12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro)
International
students		 40,000-44,999 US$ (36,450-41,010 Euro) 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact University of California, Santa Cruz Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official University of California, Santa Cruz website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

University of California, Santa Cruz Admission Info


University of California, Santa Cruz's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University of California, Santa Cruz is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


University of California, Santa Cruz's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of California, Santa Cruz has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of California, Santa Cruz's acceptance rate ranges from 50 to 59%, making it an averagely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution is a Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and, historically, has a special focus on promoting education and research among the above specific ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are neither required nor recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


University of California, Santa Cruz's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
University of California, Santa Cruz has more than 2600 international students.


University of California, Santa Cruz's Admission Office Admission Office

Cook House, 1156 High Street
Santa Cruz 95064
(831) 4594008


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact University of California, Santa Cruz's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

University of California, Santa Cruz Size and Profile


University of California, Santa Cruz's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of California, Santa Cruz has a student enrollment ranging from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.


University of California, Santa Cruz's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University of California, Santa Cruz's academic staff ranges from 800 to 899 members.


University of California, Santa Cruz's Control Type Control Type

University of California, Santa Cruz is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


University of California, Santa Cruz's Entity Type Entity Type

University of California, Santa Cruz is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


University of California, Santa Cruz's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of California, Santa Cruz's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


University of California, Santa Cruz's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of California, Santa Cruz adopts a quarters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into four distinct terms, or quarters, each typically lasting about 10 to 12 weeks, separated by three short breaks and one longer break.


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Land Grant Institution Land Grant

This institution Is a land-grant university And has a special focus On promoting education And research in agriculture, engineering And other related fields. Land-grant universities are also well known To have a high commitment To Public service And outreach.


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University of California, Santa Cruz's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of California, Santa Cruz is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of California, Santa Cruz Facilities


University of California, Santa Cruz's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of California, Santa Cruz's Library
University of California-Santa Cruz's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 673,789 physical volumes, 51,735 physical media, 264,907 digital/electronic media and 2,819 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 64 full-time employees, including 22 librarians. University of California-Santa Cruz's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


University of California, Santa Cruz's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, University of California, Santa Cruz provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 9,300 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


University of California, Santa Cruz's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of California, Santa Cruz's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

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University of California, Santa Cruz's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


University of California, Santa Cruz's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of California, Santa Cruz's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


University of California, Santa Cruz's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


University of California, Santa Cruz's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

University of California, Santa Cruz Organisational Structure

The academic structure of University of California, Santa Cruz consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

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  • Benjamin F. Porter College
  • College Eight
  • College Nine
  • College Ten
  • Cowell College
  • Crown College
  • Kresge College
  • Merrill College
  • Oakes College
  • Stevenson College

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Memberships and Affiliations

University of California, Santa Cruz Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of California, Santa Cruz's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • University of California System (UC System)
  • Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU)
  • Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of California, Santa Cruz public or private?

University of California, Santa Cruz is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is University of California, Santa Cruz profit or non-profit?

University of California, Santa Cruz is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of University of California, Santa Cruz in terms of enrollment?

University of California, Santa Cruz has a student enrollment ranging from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of University of California, Santa Cruz in terms of academic staff?

University of California, Santa Cruz's academic staff ranges from 800 to 899 members.

Is University of California, Santa Cruz a coeducational institution?

University of California, Santa Cruz is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does University of California, Santa Cruz use?

University of California, Santa Cruz adopts a quarters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into four distinct terms, or quarters, each typically lasting about 10 to 12 weeks, separated by three short breaks and one longer break.

What religion is University of California, Santa Cruz affiliated with?

None.

Does University of California, Santa Cruz admit international students?

Yes. University of California, Santa Cruz has more than 2600 international students.

What is University of California, Santa Cruz's acceptance rate and admission policy?

University of California, Santa Cruz's acceptance rate ranges from 50 to 59%, making it an averagely selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend University of California, Santa Cruz UC Santa Cruz?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro). International students: 40,000-44,999 US$ (36,450-41,010 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is University of California, Santa Cruz UC Santa Cruz located?

University of California, Santa Cruz is located in Santa Cruz, California, United States. Address: 1156 High Street.

Is University of California, Santa Cruz UC Santa Cruz accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, University of California, Santa Cruz is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (since 1965).

Does University of California, Santa Cruz offer financial aid?

Yes

Does University of California, Santa Cruz offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does University of California, Santa Cruz have a university library?

Yes University of California-Santa Cruz's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 673,789 physical volumes, 51,735 physical media, 264,907 digital/electronic media and 2,819 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 64 full-time employees, including 22 librarians. University of California-Santa Cruz's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does University of California, Santa Cruz provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, University of California, Santa Cruz provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 9,300 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does University of California, Santa Cruz have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does University of California, Santa Cruz offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does University of California, Santa Cruz offer career services?

Yes

Does University of California, Santa Cruz offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does University of California, Santa Cruz have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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