University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
University of California-Santa Cruz is a public university located in Santa Cruz, CA, serving approximately 17,812 students. It has an acceptance rate of 63%.
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Tuition
$14,560
Acceptance
62.54%
Students
19,764
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$14,560
Out-of-State Tuition
$45,337
Avg On-Campus Living
$18,785
Avg Off-Campus Living
$16,697
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 4.1×Graduates earn about 4.1× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
74%
Freshman Retention
90%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
62.54%
SAT range
923 - 1160
ACT range
18 - 26
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
19,764
Undergrads
17,812
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
118
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Medium risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
217
Violent Rate / 1,000
2.81
Property Rate / 1,000
4.94
Area Crime
High risk
Area Match
Santa Cruz
Violent Rate / 100k
627
Property Rate / 100k
2,713
Location
Institution does not report this
Santa Cruz, CA 95064