University of California-Santa Cruz, CA
Public
4-Year • Large • Highly Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
University of California-Santa Cruz Rankings
Affordability67
Selectivity71
Retention72
Graduation61
Earnings30
Diversity93
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of California-Santa Cruz
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies3%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences17%
Business, Management, Marketing7%
Computer and Information Sciences13%
Engineering5%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics5%
History2%
Legal Professions and Studies2%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Multi-disciplinary Studies2%
Natural Resources and Conservation5%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences4%
Psychology10%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Social Sciences13%
Visual and Performing Arts7%
Admissions
Getting into University of California-Santa Cruz
47%
Admission Rate
660
Median SAT Math
635
Median SAT Reading
29
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)600–720
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)590–680
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)26–32
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of California-Santa Cruz
$14K
In-State Tuition
$43K
Out-of-State Tuition
$36K
Average Total Cost
$18K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $11K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $12K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $16K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $23K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $33K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of California-Santa Cruz
42%
Receive Federal Loans
$15K
Median Federal Debt
75%
Repayment Rate
$191
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 37% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 11% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 18% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $16K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $16K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $14K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $16K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $13K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $29K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $9K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 70% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 75% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 76% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 81% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of California-Santa Cruz
88%
Retention Rate
5%
Transfer Rate
9%
Withdrawal Rate
76%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 49% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 76% | 60% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 79% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 80% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 60% | 41% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 77% | 53% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70% | 51% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 25% | 43% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 50% | 45% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 62% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 75% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 74% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of California-Santa Cruz
91%
Employment Rate
$34K
Median Salary
$19K
25 Pctl Salary
$50K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 91% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 88% | 80% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 90% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 87% | 79% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 79% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $7K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $19K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $34K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $50K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $61K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $34K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $41K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $47K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of California-Santa Cruz
17,792
Undergraduates
67%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
1,908
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 48% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 52% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 22% | 12% | 4% |
| Black | 2% | 8% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 30% | 25% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 8% | 4% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 30% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 19% | 11% | 14% |
Location Map
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Colleges near University of California-Santa Cruz, CA
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3 miles, SE
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