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  • SANTA CRUZ, CA
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University of California - Santa Cruz

#393 in Best Colleges in America
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    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Value
      B
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      B
    5. Athletics
      C
    6. Party Scene
      B
    7. Professors
      A
    8. Location
      B+
    9. Dorms
      D minus
    10. Campus Food
      C
    11. Student Life
      B minus
    12. Safety
      C+
    UC Santa Cruz is an above-average public university located in Santa Cruz, California. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 16,521 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the UC Santa Cruz acceptance rate is 65%. Popular majors include Computer Science, Psychology, and Cellular Biology. Graduating 76% of students, UC Santa Cruz alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $33,800.
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    1156 HIGH ST
    SANTA CRUZ, CA 95064
    Branch of
    University of California System
    About UC Santa Cruz...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    Division III Independents
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    UCSC Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    65%
    Application Deadline
    November 30
    SAT Range
    1160-1360
    ACT Range
    25-33
    Application Fee
    $70
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No
    Application Website
    admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.html

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $17,842 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $16,091 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    67%
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    Academics

    Professors
    A
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    22:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Computer Science
      670 Graduates
    • Psychology
      510 Graduates
    • Cellular Biology
      297 Graduates
    • Managerial Economics
      291 Graduates
    • Sociology
      261 Graduates
    • Environmental Science
      208 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      196 Graduates
    • Cinematography and Video Production
      177 Graduates
    • Anthropology
      161 Graduates
    • Economics
      154 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      5%
    • On Campus
      0%
    • Online
      95%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    16,521 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    686
    Undergrads Over 25
    5%
    Pell Grant
    27%
    Varsity Athletes
    1%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $46,900 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    76%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    91%
    National
    83%
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