| Carson, California | Location | Santa Cruz, California |
| Four-year, Public | School Type | four-year, Public |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
In-State$7,454
Out-Of-State$20,054 | 2025 Tuition & Fees | In-State$15,035
Out-Of-State$46,923 |
| 80% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 61% |
| $12,292 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $21,866 |
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| 93.30 % | Acceptance Rates | 65.79 % |
| 9.32 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 9.29 % |
| - | SAT Score | - |
| - | ACT Score | - |
| 43 % | Graduation Rate | 75 % |
| 3 % | Transfer-out Rate | 10 % |
| 74 % | Retention Rate | 88 % |
| 15,182 | Student Population | 19,938 |
| 425 | Number of Faculties | 820 |
| 21 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 22 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), Study Abroad, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, On-campus daycare |