Santa Cruz, CA · Public
University of California-Santa Cruz is a public four-year college in Santa Cruz, CA, enrolling about 17,940 students.
It admits 66% of applicants.
On average, students who receive financial aid pay $18,549 per year after grants and scholarships, against a full cost of attendance of $43,867.
74% of students complete their degree within six years.
The student-to-faculty ratio is 22 to 1.
Ten years after starting, former students earn a median of $73,362 a year — across everyone who enrolled, not only graduates.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Official site: University of California-Santa Cruz.
Tuition is the published rate before any aid, and before housing, food and books. Total cost of attendance adds those. Average net price is what students who received federal aid actually paid, and is usually far lower than tuition alone.
Broad program areas where this school awards degrees — not a course catalog. Check the school's site for specific majors.
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|---|---|---|
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