University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA · City · 17,940 students
HSI
4
YearPublic
City
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
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Location
Santa Cruz, CA, 95064-1011 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
SJC · San Jose
26 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$41,179
Out-of-state COA
$75,379
Avg net price
$17,890
Room & board
$19,948
In-state tuition
$16,005
Out-of-state tuition
$50,205
Books & supplies
$1,192/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$8,717
$30–48k
$10,613
$48–75k
$14,418
$75–110k
$18,986
$110k+
$33,323
Admissions
Admit rate
66%
Test policy
Not required
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Essay Requirements
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
75%
1st-yr retention
88%
Transfer-out rate
7%
Consumer completion
80%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
78%
Transferred
8%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
13%
Median earnings (6yr)
$49,716
Median earnings (10yr)
$68,396
Median debt
$16,666
Monthly loan payment
$177
Debt range (25th–75th)
$8,900–$25,512
Debt (90th percentile)
$29,410
Student Body
Men 47%Women 53%
22
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
32%
First-generation
37%
Median family income
$42,014
Independent students
10%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
3%
Race & ethnicity
White
31%
Hispanic
29%
Black
2%
Asian
24%
Two or more
9%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$49,716
10 years after entry
$68,396
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Institutional
Endowment
$165M
Classification
R1: Very High Research
Full-time faculty
85%
Avg faculty salary
$17,994/mo
Instructional spend/student
$13,595
Federal loan rate
28%
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