University of California-Santa Cruz (UC Santa Cruz) is a four-year, public school located in Santa Cruz, CA. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.
The UC Santa Cruz's 2024 tuition & fees is $14,560 for California residents and $45,337 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024. 65% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $20,896.
For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 19,478 and the students to faculty ratio is 23 to 1 (4.35%).
UC Santa Cruz ranked 193rd in National Universities and 43rd in California Colleges rankings. University of California-Santa Cruz is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of University of California-Santa Cruz is $14,560 for in-state students and $45,337 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $14,855 for in-state students and $29,957 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $14,887 for California residents and $46,386 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $15,526 for California residents and $30,613 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $14,560 | $45,337 |
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| Graduate | $14,855 | $29,957 |
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 5/10/2024)
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $14,887 | $46,386 |
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| Graduate | $15,526 | $30,613 |
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The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Admission Key Statistics
UC Santa Cruz's acceptance rate is 46.92% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 12.48%. The average graduation rate is 76%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 19,478 students erolled in the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic statistics for UC Santa Cruz are listed in the following table.
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of California-Santa Cruz offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at UC Santa Cruz
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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