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Overview

Established in 1965, the 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 (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), California. This institution also has branch campuses in Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco and Santa Barbara. Officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, University of California, Santa Cruz (UC Santa Cruz) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. University of California, Santa Cruz (UC Santa Cruz) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 59-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this US higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UC Santa Cruz also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

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

University Identity

Name
Acronym UC Santa Cruz
Founded 1965
Motto Fiat Lux
Let there be light
Colours UCSC blue and UCSC gold
Mascot Sammy the Slug
Video Presentation

n.a.; please submit an official University of California, Santa Cruz general video presentation.

University 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 and Satellite View
University of California, Santa Cruz Phone Number +1 (831) 459 0111
University of California, Santa Cruz Fax Number +1 (831) 459 4452
Other locations Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco and Santa Barbara

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following University of California, Santa Cruz's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix 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
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on University of California, Santa Cruz's areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above matrix may not be complete or up-to-date.

Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This University of California, Santa Cruz's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay 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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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on University of California, Santa Cruz's yearly tuition fees which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e. face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors. The above matrix is indicative only and may not be up-to-date.

Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic University of California, Santa Cruz's admission information.

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

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution is a Asian American, Native American or Pacific Islander-serving Institution and, historically, has a special focus on promoting education and research among this specific ethnic group(s).


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

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of California, Santa Cruz's acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.


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 Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

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 areas of study, degree level, student 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; the above information may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of California, Santa Cruz.

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

University of California, Santa Cruz has an enrollment range of 15,000-19,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


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

This institution has a range of 800-899 academic employees (Faculty).


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

University of California, Santa Cruz is a public higher education institution.


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

University of California, Santa Cruz is a non-profit higher education institution.


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

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


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

This institution adopts a Quarters type of academic calendar.


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.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

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


Religious Affiliation

University of California, Santa Cruz does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official University of California, Santa Cruz's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Size & Setting Four-year, large, highly residential institution
Enrollment Profile High undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, more selective, higher transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Arts & sciences focus, high graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Research Doctoral: STEM-dominant

Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of University of California, Santa Cruz's main facilities:


University of California, Santa Cruz's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. 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

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the 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

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of University of California, Santa Cruz's main services:


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

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

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

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

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

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

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

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

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

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on University of California, Santa Cruz's facilities and services; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


University of California, Santa Cruz's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of California, Santa Cruz is legally recognized 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/courses (programmatic accreditation).

Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


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)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the University of California, Santa Cruz 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of California, Santa Cruz's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

University of California, Santa Cruz's Facebook page University of California, Santa Cruz's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

University of California, Santa Cruz's X (formerly Twitter) page University of California, Santa Cruz's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

University of California, Santa Cruz's YouTube channel University of California, Santa Cruz's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

University of California, Santa Cruz's Instagram page University of California, Santa Cruz's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

University of California, Santa Cruz's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.


Wikipedia

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