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University of California-Santa Cruz

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University of California-Santa Cruz is a Public institution located in Santa Cruz, CA. The... school has approximately 17577 undergraduate students. The school offers students 4-year degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $61,406. The average age of students entering University of California-Santa Cruz is 20. The most popular programs at the University of California-Santa Cruz are: Biological And Biomedical Sciences (17%), Social Sciences (14%), Psychology (10%), Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services (9%) and Visual And Performing Arts (8%).


Tuition & Fees
$42,034
Admissions Rate
51%
Average Debt at Graduation
$19,000
Average SAT Score
1287

Below is what you can expect to pay if you are attending the University of California-Santa Cruz.

Tuition & Fees
$42,034
Books, Supplies, & Living Expenses
$-6,719
Total Expected Costs
$35,315

Average Cost for Students on Financial Aid
$17,877
Cost for Students on Financial Aid by Family Income

Depending on the fedaral, state, or institutional grant aid available, students in your income bracket may pay more or less than the overall average costs.

Family Income Average Cost
$0 - $30,000 $10,567
$30,001 - $48,000 $11,966
$48,001 - $75,000 $15,212
$75,001 - $110,000 $23,701
$110,000 + $32,447

Below is a detailed breakdown of the student body at the University of California-Santa Cruz.

17,577 Undergraduate Students

Male Students: 50%

Female Students: 50%

97% Full Time / 3% Part Time

Average Age of Entry : 20

Low Income Students: 39%


Race / Ethnicity

The test scores below show the average of all students that have been accepted at the University of California-Santa Cruz.

SAT Scores
ACT Scores

The average student can expect to graduate from the University of California-Santa Cruz with the amount of debt stated below.

Average Debt at Graduation
$19,000
Students Receiving Federal Loans
46%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$197

The graduation rate at the University of California-Santa Cruz is displayed as a percentage of students admitted.

Graduation Rate
77%
Students who Return after their First Year
91%

Below is a list of the degree programs that are offered at the University of California-Santa Cruz.

Bachelor Degrees
  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
  • Natural Resources and Conservation
  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Education

Most Popular Programs
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences (17%)
  • Social Sciences (14%)
  • Psychology (10%)
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services (9%)
  • Visual And Performing Arts (8%)