University of California-Santa Cruz
tuition & fees
$46,923
graduate tuition & fees
$30,512
acceptance rate
66%
Student Population
19,938
online students
166
Number of Programs
172
Financial Aid Amount
$21,866
Graduation Rate
75%
University of California-Santa Cruz is a Public, 4 years college located in Santa Cruz, California. UC Santa Cruz ranked 215th in National Universities, 192nd in World Universities, and 39th in California Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 19,938 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. It is a Research University with very high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. UC Santa Cruz's acceptance rate is 65.79% last year (undergraduate school).
University of California-Santa Cruz is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of University of California-Santa Cruz and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1156 High St, Santa Cruz, CA 95064-1011 |
| Phone | 831-459-0111 |
| WEB | www.ucsc.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | admissions.ucsc.edu/ |
| Online Application | admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.html |
| Financial Aid | financialaid.ucsc.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://app.meadowfi.com/ucsc |
| Veterans Tuition | https://registrar.ucsc.edu/fees-residency-veterans/veteran-benefits-certification/ |
| Athletic | ncaa.org/about/resources/research/graduation-rates |
| Disability Service | drc.ucsc.edu/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with very high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of University of California-Santa Cruz is 65.79% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 9.29%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 65.79 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 9.29 % |
Tuition & Fees
UC Santa Cruz's 2025 tuition & fees is $15,035 for California residents and $46,923 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.50% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($45,337).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $15,410 for California residents and $30,512 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 1.85% compared to the last year's rate.
| California Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $15,035 | $46,923 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $15,410 | $30,512 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 19,938 students have enrolled at UC Santa Cruz (2024-2025). Among them, 166 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. UC Santa Cruz has 17,940 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,998 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 19,938 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 17,940 |
| Graduate Students | 1,998 |
| Online Enrollment | 166 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
UC Santa Cruz offers 172 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by UC Santa Cruz
| Number of programs | 172 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✗ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |