Outcomes at UC Santa Cruz
Graduation Rate
76.91%
Transfer-out Rate
5.15%
Retention Rate
88.00%
The graduation rate at University of California-Santa Cruz is 76.91% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in California. 3,225 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 4,193 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 63.30%.
The transfer-out rate is 5.15% that is lower (small number of students transferred-out) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in California. The retention rate (full-time students) is 88% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in California.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between University of California-Santa Cruz and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at University of California-Santa Cruz. 3,225 students have completed and 216 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 57 students still enrolled and 695 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 4,193 | 4,193 |
| Completers | 3,225 (76.91%) | 3,225 |
| Transfer-out | 216 (5.15%) | 216 |
| Still Enrolled | 57 (1.36%) | 57 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 695 (16.58%) | 695 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 2,607 students have completed in 4 years and additional 528 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 2,607 (62.18%) |
1,232 (57.79%) |
1,375 (66.72%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 528 (12.59%) |
303 (14.21%) |
225 (10.92%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 90 (2.15%) |
59 (2.77%) |
31 (1.50%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 76.91% (3,225/4,193) | 74.77% (1,594/2,132) | 79.14% (1,631/2,061) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 83.33% (5/6) | 80.00% (4/5) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Asian | 79.31% (801/1,010) | 76.25% (427/560) | 83.11% (374/450) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 70.37% (57/81) | 62.86% (22/35) | 76.09% (35/46) |
| Hispanic | 75.07% (807/1,075) | 70.64% (320/453) | 78.30% (487/622) |
| White | 76.91% (1,009/1,312) | 76.11% (497/653) | 77.69% (512/659) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 80.00% (4/5) | 0.00% (0/1) | 100.00% (4/4) |
| Two or More Race | 78.18% (283/362) | 76.92% (140/182) | 79.44% (143/180) |
| Unknown | 78.21% (61/78) | 77.61% (52/67) | 81.82% (9/11) |